Bonnie Ross Beverley

Bonnie "Bonny" Ross Beverley, 80, of 548 Elmwood Lane, Rustburg passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 at the McGurk House. He was the husband of Sandra Adkins Beverley. He was born May 19, 1943 in Amherst, a son of the late Lacy Herbert Beverley and Mary Frances Ramsey Beverley. He was a self-employed painter and musician. Bonny was a well-known Paint Contractor in the Lynchburg area for over 50 years. However, his greatest passion was his love of Bluegrass Music as he was a champion fiddler that was well known in the Virginia area. He played with numerous stars in Country and Bluegrass from Faron Young, Jim Eanes, Mac Wiseman to the Carter Family. He played at the first ever bluegrass festival in Fincastle, VA in 1965 with Red Smiley and was a frequent guest on the Top of the Morning show at WDBJ Roanoke with Reno and Smiley. In 1975, he joined Don Reno as a member of the Tennessee Cutups and listed Don as the greatest musician and friend he ever had in the business. He remained with Don till his passing in 1984 and continued to play with local bands throughout the years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four sons, Ross Beverley and his wife, Bonnie of Fort White, FL, James Hyler of Monroe, Danny Hyler and his wife, Donna of Milton, NC, and Donald Hyler and his wife, Lynette of Providence, NC; one daughter, Shirley Brooks and her husband, Kevin of Rustburg; one brother, Donnie "Donny" Beverley of Amherst; three sisters, Ethel "Susie" Wilson of Lynchburg, Kitty Humphreys and her husband, Harry of Amherst, and Barbara Lovegrove and her husband, Keith of Amherst; eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, James "Jimmy" and Bobbie Beverley. A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Altavista Memorial Park by the Rev. Rayford Fleshman. The family will receive friends from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m., Tuesday at Finch & Finch Funeral and Cremation Service, Altavista and other times at the residence of Shirley Brooks, 544 Elmwood Lane, Rustburg, VA 24588. The family will also conduct a Celebration of Life on Monday, November 27, 2023 at Rustburg Ruritan Club from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., 200 Colonial Hwy, Rustburg, VA 24588.

Bonnie Ross Beverley

May 19, 1943 - November 23, 2023