on November 12, 2026
Ken Bonnell is shown speaking at an event. Bonnell, longtime chairman of the Union County Military Family Support Group, announced that he and his wife, Bonnie, will step away from the organization at the end of the year after two decades of helping local veterans and their families. Retired Army Col. Homer Rogers will succeed Bonnell as chairman in 2027. (Photo submitted)
Bonnell leaves legacy of helping local veterans
Longtime chairman of the Union County Military Family Support Group Ken Bonnell announced that he and his wife are stepping away from the organization after 20 years of service helping local veterans.
Bonnell has been a member of the group since 2007 and stepped into the role of chairman in 2012 on the request of General Oscar Decker Jr. His wife, Bonnie Bonnell, has served as secretary treasurer of the organization since 2008.
The pair will finish out the year with the group and be replaced at the start of 2027.
“It’s time for both of us to step back and let a new crew take it to new heights,” Bonnell said.
He said the organization elected retired Army Col. Homer Rogers to be …
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