Longtime Richmond resident Joe Bonham, III, passed away on the morning of November 1, 2025. He was 91 years old.

Joe was born on August 20, 1934, in Port Arthur, Texas. He will be remembered for his dedication to the First Baptist Church of Rosenberg, his love and devotion to family, and his steadfast faith.

A proud graduate of the University of Texas (Class of 1957), Joe met his wife Shirley while attending the university. After graduation, he proudly served in Korea with the United States Army.

Joe and Shirley built their family home in Richmond where they raised three children and built a life centered on service and community. Over his years in Richmond, Joe served on multiple boards and volunteered with numerous organizations throughout Fort Bend County, earning the respect and friendship of all who knew him. He also completed a mission trip to Cuba that had a profound effect on his faith.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years Shirley, of Richmond, Texas; his children and their spouses, Joe and Kelleye Bonham of Hunt, Texas; Louis and Patti Bonham of Austin, Texas, and Melissa Bonham and Betty Espinosa of Houston Texas; his grandchildren Brooke Iversen and husband Jonathan of Midland, Texas, Mason and Jessalyn Bonham of Spring, Texas, Alison Bonham of Richmond, Virginia; and his great-grandsons Colt, Wyatt, and Tyson Iversen of Midland, Texas. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, David and Candy Bonham of Fulshear, Texas, sister-in-law Virginia Hunt of Dallas, Texas and numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Joe's life will be held 10 AM Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors Chapel, 1201 4th Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471, with Dr. Donnie Melton officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to mealsforvets.org, movingwatershouston.org, or the charity of your choice.

Joe will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

"Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God, believe also in me. My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am."

Condolence messages may be written for the Bonham family at www.garmanycarden.com

Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 4th Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.