Bonner Everett Davis Ii

Bonner Everett Davis II, 70, of Blue Springs, MO passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Centerpoint Medical Center. He was surrounded by his loved ones when he passed away. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055, with cremation to follow. The family will greet friends from 1:00 pm until service time Thursday at the chapel. Bonner was born on June 7, 1951 in Leon, IA to Bonner Everett Davis Sr. and Willma Helen (Remus). He spent his early life in Iowa. Growing up he worked with his father on the family farm, this is where his love for riding horses became one of his many passions. He loved riding motorcycles too! After graduating from Lamoni High School he attended Graceland College where he earned a master’s degree in education. He then married his childhood sweetheart, Sue Ann, and together they built a beautiful life. They were married for 49 wonderful years. He was a loving husband and a wonderful father to his three boys, and a loving grandfather to his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was also a loving brother and will be severely missed by his siblings. He always had time to throw a ball around with his boys, or chase his grandchildren around acting like a bull and making them squeal. He never met a stranger and always rooted for the underdog. Early in life he worked at Hy-Vee in Lamoni, IA and Charles City, IA. He stayed with Hy-Vee for several years. He then taught music education in Kellerton, IA and Lamoni, IA. Later he and Sue Ann even owned their own grocery store in Blythdale, MO for a few years, and he was also the mayor of Blythdale, MO for a little while. Later in life, when he and his family relocated to Blue Springs, MO, he worked at the Co-Op Food Fair for several years in Independence, MO. After the Co-Op, he was hired on as a music teacher for the Independence School District, and he worked there for over 20 years, until he retired in 2010. He was very gifted musically, he could play any instrument you can think of, and he had a beautiful singing voice. After retirement, he kept himself busy by working with his son Justin, who owns Davis Shutter and Blind, LLC. He also fixed mowers and other lawn equipment for people, as well as sharpened blades for mowers. He was also the caretaker of the church yard where he attended church. He never missed church! He enjoyed all outdoor activities including working in his yard, and especially gardening. He even had his own vegetable stand each summer for several years after retirement. His oldest grandchildren Alicia and Tanner spent many hot summer days selling corn and assorted vegetables. He loved the help and they loved helping him! He enjoyed playing horseshoes and frisbee, campfires, a good meal, and he loved attending his grandchildrens’ sporting events. He was always their number one fan. He was also very spiritual and lived to spread the gospel, you couldn’t have a conversation with him without him telling you one of the many testimonies he had for himself, or testimonies he learned about while reading books about others’ spiritual experiences. And oh how he loved gospel quartets! He was a member of Zarahemla Branch and was an Elder in the Restored Church of Jesus Christ. He was a wonderful friend and truly walked the walk God commanded us to. He is survived by; his wife, Sue Ann Davis of the home; 3 sons, Justin Davis (Stephanie), Taylor Davis, Adam Davis (Jeannie); 7 grandchildren, Brandon, Alicia, Lucas, Tanner, Addison, Madi and Daisy; 2 great grandchildren, Violet and Barrett. His two loving cats: Gypsy and Bella. Siblings: Greg Davis (Diane), Nancy-Joy Wilson (Terry), Bonny Gay Meyers (John), Darlene Sellers (Larry) and a sister-in-law, Carol Ann Davis. He was preceded in death by his brother, Larry Davis in 2014, and his parents. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Zarahemla Branch (Make checks payable to: Zarahemla Branch with World Missions Fund on the memo.) Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel (816) 373-3600)