Michael Mike James Bonsall, 59, of Nederland, Texas passed away at his home on September 26, 2012. He was born in Port Arthur, Texas on October 12, 1952 to the late Melvin and Imogene Blankenship Bonsall. He retired after 24 years of service in the maintenance department for Port Arthur I.S.D.Funeral services will be held at Melancons Funeral Home, 1605 Avenue H in Nederland on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at 10:00 a.m., Msgr. Dan Malain officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.Michael is survived by his wife, Darlene Bonsall of Nederland daughters, Rhonda Brown and husband, Chuck of Nederland and Christy McGraw and husband, Danny of Grandbury sister, Stacy Dean and husband, Terry of Warren brother, Scott Bonsall and wife, Darlene of Nederland grandchildren, Morgan Brown, Jake McGraw, Harlee Brown, and Demi McGraw and his faithful companion, Ricky. He is preceded in death by his parents grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred and Ester Blankenship son, Michael Bonsall, Jr. and daughter, Michele Bonsall.
Condolences
Rhonda
October 12, 2012
Happy Birthday Daddy Its still hard to believe you are gone. You fought your illness so long and hard and never gave up till the very end. I know Christy was your baby girl and I got alot more of your strictness but for that Im thankful because you made me the person I am today. I am thankful for hearing you tell me how proud of me you were and that you loved me cause all I ever wanted was for you to be proud. You always kidded around with me about me being a Mamas baby but deep down I was just as much a Daddys girl too. Keep a watch over us up there Daddy and live it up up there in heaven, with a healthy body and soul. Love and miss you Daddy
Melissa Andrews And Kids
September 28, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Troy Premeaux
September 28, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Bonsal family, Sadly enough I had only met Mike once about 35 years ago. I know he is at peace now with his family and friends who have gone before him. Darlenes strength through this whole journey should be an inspriation to all of us. He truly lived his life.All my , Troy Premeaux, CEOMontrose Patient Advocates,We are committed to your sucess and well being.
Terri Harvey Trevino
September 27, 2012
Its hard to believe that you are gone. You have spent many years suffering, and now your free at last. We all are left with memories, and the ones I have are all the times our family spent together, and the many laughs. You had the most infectious laugh, and I can still hear it. I remember all the jokes, and the hilarious things you would saythat I cant repeat on here Lol May you finally rest in peace. Darlene, and girls, I pray that you all can feel some peace. Darlene, you did an amazing job all these years taking care of your beloved Husband, sometimes hard but you did whatever it took for Mike to be in the health possible. Your a strong woman, and your someone to look up to. I love you, and am praying for you at this most difficult time. Rhonda, and Christy, I cannot imagine the pain you feel, losing your Daddy, but just focus on the fact that he is no longer suffering. He has fought a hard battle all these years. He is now an Angel watching over you and your babies, just keep the memories alive for them, so they will always remember him. I am here for yall if you need anything, and I will continue to pray for yall. Love yall, and God Bless.
Cliff And Dianna
September 27, 2012
Darlene, so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Bobbie James Harvey
September 27, 2012
Darlene,Rhonda and Christy,our prayers go out to you during this difficult time.You have done a great job taking care of mike.We love you all.may god be with you.Rest in peace mike you deserve it.I love you Bobbie James
Randy And Marinelle Szenasy
September 27, 2012
Christy and Family Words are so grossly inadequate at such a time as this. Losing a parent is never as we know from our own experiences. But your memories will be a comfort to you. Remembering you in thought and prayer.Marinelle and Randy
Stacy
September 27, 2012
WHAT A TRUELY KIND AND LOVING BROTHER YOU WERE TO ME. I WILL MISS OUR TIMES TOGETHER. I TRUELY HOPE AND PRAY YOU ARE AT PEACE. THANK YOU FOR SHOWING ME WHY SOMETIMES I WAS LIKE I AM GOT IT HONESTLY. LOVE AND CHERISH YOU ALWAYS. BIG SIS
Christy
September 27, 2012
My first love Im so sad thinking I can never here I love you again from you You fought a long hard battle and I couldnt be any more proud to call you my Dad I hope you are finally at peace and free of all of your sickness I have a wonderful, handsome guardian angel over my shoulder now that I know is with me for the rest of my life. I will see you again one day and when I do it will be the reunion a girl could ask for I love you so much Daddy Love, your Baby Girl
Rhonda
September 27, 2012
RIP Daddy, No more pain and sufferingWatch over us down here, especially Mama I love you and will miss you