Mr. Aimuel Ellis "Junior" Bonnow, Jr., 83, of Sarcoxie, Missouri departed this life on Friday, March 26, 2010 at his home after several months of declining health. Junior was born on February 5, 1927 in Miami, Oklahoma son of the late Ammie Ellis and Gertie Mae (Swanger) Bonnow. He was a lifelong area resident of Sarcoxie and a veteran of the United States Army. His parents and two siblings preceded him in death. On August 10, 1953 in Carthage, Missouri he was united in marriage to Roberta Ann (Triplett) Bonnow and she survives of the home. Additional survivors include a son, Brent Bonnow of Sarcoxie, Missouri; two daughters, Mickie Baxley and husband, Bryan, and Debra Block all of Sarcoxie, Missouri; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two sisters; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other family and friends. Private graveside services will be held at the Cave Springs Cemetery near Sarcoxie. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, Missouri.