Jon L Bourne

Obituary for Jon L. Bourne 11/21/1950-11/08/2024 After a long illness, Mr. Bourne passed away peacefully on November 8, 2024, with his wife Bonnie holding his hand. Jon was born November 21, 1950 in Conway, SC, a son of the late James and Ruby Bourne. Jon was a graduate of Conway High School and graduated Clemson University with a Masters Degree in Architecture. Jon left his imprint all over Horry County, with his architectural designs of beautiful houses, churches, doctors' offices, restaurants, Theatre of the Republic in Conway, small malls, large office buildings, and even his design on the water tower in Downtown Conway. He was active on several advisory boards including the Zoning Board of Appeals for the City of Conway and the Airport Advisory Committee for Horry County. Jon was also a member of Masonic Lodge 381 in Conway, and was a past Master of the Lodge. He also served as Secretary for many years. In his spare time, Jon would fish and hunt, but his favorite pastime was playing golf. He played many courses in Horry County, and also offered his help teaching golf to children. Jon was predeceased by his parents, James Blease Bourne and Ruby Towles Bourne of Conway, sisters Ann Melton and Carol "Dee" Derbin, and brother James "Tom" Bourne. Surviving are his loving wife Bonnie Parisi Bourne of Conway; niece Julie Melton of Murrells Inlet; niece Tracy Derbin of the Outer Banks, along with great nieces Kate Evans of Myrtle Beach and Madi Evans of Murrells Inlet; great nieces Kylee Newton and Sally Newton of the Outer Banks, and great great nephew Eli Toomer of Myrtle Beach. There will be a Masonic Graveside service at Hillcrest Cemetery, Conway, SC, on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation immediately following the service . If you would like to make a donation in Jon's name in lieu of flowers, please consider the National Kidney Foundation. Please sign the online guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Jon L. Bourne please visit our Sympathy Store.

Jon L Bourne

November 21, 1950 - November 8, 2024