Bonnie Lee Dye Sr. was born August 27, 1947, to the late Cal Dye and Ruby Mae Collins. Bonnie graduated from J.R.E. Lee in 1967. He joined the US Army on September 7, 1967. Bonnie worked for Southern Railroad and Logging.

Bonnie leaves to cherish his memories:

A devoted and loving wife: Julia Mae Dye

A Son: Bonnie Lee Dye Jr.

2 Daughters: Nicole Dye (preceded him in death) and Michelle (James) Cason

Brothers: Michael (Shirley) Collins and Virl (Essie) Dye

Sisters: Geraldine (Robert) Strickland, Dollie Jackson, Ann (Quintin) Cater, Elaine Scurry, Marie (Darryl) Lofton, Irene Collins, Myra Gilley, Debra (John) Jones, Mattie (Frank) Johnson, Carolyn (Eddie) Jackson, and Ann Brown

Sister-In -Law: Mary Rochelle & Minnie Richardson

Uncles: Willie Johnson Melvin Johnson

One Stepdaughter: Angela Jackson

Goddaughter: Patricia Davis-Griffin

Stepson: Martin Clay

Children He Raised: Yolanda Henderson, Antwain Strawder, Jeffery Strawder, and Tyler Whetstone

8 Grandchildren, 11 Great Grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.