Nelson R. Booker Jr.

Nelson R. Booker Jr.

Nelson Booker Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Jan. 26, 2009.
BOOKER, Nelson R. Jr., 62, of Richmond, departed this life on January 21, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson and Mozelle Booker Sr. He leaves to cherish his memory one brother, Jeffrey Booker (Nancy); devoted friend, Joanne King; a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held on Tuesday, January 27, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral service 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2009 in the March Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Dolores Booker officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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March 3, 2009

DENISE FORTSON-"A METRO GIRL" posted to the memorial.

February 13, 2009

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January 28, 2009

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DENISE FORTSON-"A METRO GIRL"

March 3, 2009

FEFFREY, SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT NELSON'S PASSING I JUST FOUND OUT TODAY. PLEASE EXCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY. I MET NELSON THROUGH HIS SOULMATE JOANNE AND WE ALWAYS HAD THE BEST FUN. PLEASE PASS ALONG MY EMAIL TO JOANNE, I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM HER.

Veda Ayles

February 13, 2009

Seems like we just spoke yesterday.
Veda Sykes Ayles

James Ball

January 28, 2009

Jeffery,
I was sadden to hear of Nelson's passing. My prayer are with you and your family.

Peggy Young-Thurston

January 28, 2009

Jeffrey, please accept my sincerest condolences. I am so sorry for your loss, and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Evangelist Bea Taylor- Lowry

January 28, 2009

My heart is always sadden when you hear of someone you went to school with. My prayers are with the family and please remember Psalm27.
Maggie L. Walker

Viola Smith Heaven

January 28, 2009

My deepest sympathy for the Booker Family. Nelson and I were great friends through our high school years and even after school. I will surely miss him and my prayers are with your family.

Rosie Jacobs

January 27, 2009

To Jeff and family: Please accept my sympathy during this time of your loss. Can't forget the times we shared in the neighborhood over the years. I will continue to pray for you and your family.

Carolyn (Lewis) Fowlkes

January 27, 2009

Jeffrey, I am so sorry to have heard about your loss. How can I forget you, Butch, Mozelle and Mr. Booker as we lived across the street from each other. My heart is heavy and I send my sympathy to you and your family. I also pray that you will be able to endure during this time of sadness.

Hazel Carlisle

January 27, 2009

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

CO-WORKERS@ CBGLTD

January 27, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Alvin Mosby

January 26, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

JERRY PATTERSON

January 26, 2009

Nelson R Booker Jr was a friend and proud member of the ML Walker Class of '65

Nelson was even tempered always had a kind word and was well respected. We will miss his kindness and friendship.

Mary Ann Hepp

January 26, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of Nelson's passing. Nelson and I worked together at Philip Morris. He always had a smile for everyone and was such a pleasure to work with. My thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family.

Diane Lenk

January 26, 2009

I am so very sorry to hear about Nelson's passing. I worked with Nelson many years. He was kind, gentle and loved life. The sound of his laughter will always stay with me and even now makes me smile. What a lovely gift he left.
My prayers are with all of the people he loved.

Hope Herring

January 26, 2009

Jeffrey,

I am saddened to learn about Nelson's death. My prayers are with you.

Lee Peebles Bereavement Counselor

January 26, 2009

On behalf of all the staff at Bon Secours Hospice and Palliative Care we wish to extend to the friends and family our deepest sympathy and ongoing support. We hope and pray you will find peace with time. Please feel free to contact me anytime if I can be of help.

Asbury Britt

January 26, 2009

Jeffrey,
Sorry to read about Nelson's passing. My prayers are with you and yours during this time of bereavement.

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