***As head of the Housing Authority, shaped it into on of the best in the USA
***Led efforts to expand healthcare in hospitals and nursing homes
***Master of boardroom policy-making, he improved housing and health for thousands
Henry Bonner, Jr. one of the great architects and visionaries of the African-American community died last week at the age of 98 years old.
For nearly a half century, Bonner helped shaped the thinking of our community with respect to healthcare and housing.
Affectionately known as Dr. Bonner in most circles, Bonner’s unique sense of professionalism, attention to detail and personal diplomacy successfully helped expand services in local health facilities reaching out to all but especially including the poorest and minorities.
Known for his broad smile, fastidious and stylish, dress, pipe, and multi-flavored tobaccos, Dr. Bonner, used his unique charm, wit, and intellect to chart a path for…
