“I wanted to update everyone that’s been following the story,” Bonanno said. “I wanted to start healing.”

She also said the news still leaves plenty of questions. She said investigators believe it’s possible that her father could have been disoriented at the time of his death. It’s not clear how long his remains were at the location.

Brittany Teague has mixed feelings about the situation, saying it’s comforting to know that foul play isn’t suspected, but distressing to think her father was alone and in need of help.

As for next steps, the family is planning a service Friday at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Conover.

Bonanno said she hopes to cremate the bones once she receives them from police.

She might spread the ashes on Hickory Motor Speedway since racing was one thing her father enjoyed.

Brittany Teague said she was unsure as to what will happen after Friday’s service, but is hoping to reach some closure.

“It’s about being able to finally grieve and get back to normal,” she said.

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