Kenneth Lee Bonaparte age 69 passed away August 21, 2019, after

a battle with a lengthy illness. He was born on April 10, 1950 to

Leroy Bonaparte and Ruby L. Bonaparte Hall.

Kenneth attended Carver Vocational Technical High School in

Baltimore, Maryland where he studied Commercial Drafting.

After High School, Kenneth worked at Western Electric as an

Electronic Technician, where he met his former wife Senithia

Hilliard Adams. Out of this union came two daughters Kenithia

and Kendra. During his time at Western Electric he developed

various skills that led him to open his own sign company which

was based at Dunn and Bradstreet. His passion for print and design

was inspired by his trade at Carver H.S.

One of his notable moments as an artist came during the 1969

World Series, when he designed banners to support the Baltimore

Orioles and sold them at the Memorial Stadium. As his career

progressed, he lent his skills to numerous design and print shops

across Baltimore.

His art and print work can still be seen at local businesses through-

out Baltimore City. He also occasionally freelanced as a profes-

sional model at a local agency.

Throughout his life Kenneth (or "Bones" as he was affectionately

known), developed many fond relationships with people he came

in contact with. His cheerful spirit, warm smile and sharp sense of

humor were sure to make an impact on all those he met. One of his

proudest moments was the birth of his grandson Melvin Grant. He

took pride in being a grandfather and father and some of his most

precious times were spent with his grandson and children. He was

a devoted to his loving immediate and extended family.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his daughter Kenithia, father

Leroy, mother Ruby Lee, brother Melvin.. and nephew Leroy

Moore Jr.

He is survived by his devoted children, daughter Kendra Bonaparte

and son Jamol West, sisters Joan Bonaparte and Beverly Ann

Russeau (husband Joel), grandson Melvin Grant and a host of other

relatives and friends.