Simeon-Booker-Obituary

Simeon Booker

Aug 27, 1918 – Dec 10, 2017 (Age 99)

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BORN
August 27, 1918
DIED
December 10, 2017
AGE
99

Obituary

Simeon Booker, a trail-blazing African-American journalist and the first full-time black reporter at The Washington Post, died Sunday at the age of 99, according to the Associated Press. For full coverage and obituary from Legacy.com, click here.

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My condolences to the family. We appreciate his work. May the God of Comfort, continue to comfort the family.

May the family and friends find comfort and peace in the God of all comfort.

I had the pleasure of seeing Mr. Booker and his wife at the National Press Club. My condolences and prayers to the Booker family.

Thank you for your courage and conviction. Thank you for being our hero. What you shared with us all and taught us all will stand the test of time.

Mr. Booker's life was quite profound. He had a major effect on the disseminating of truth. What a valuable way to live. May SimeonRest In Peace and may you find comfort in knowing the God of Tender Mercies cares for him and you.

My heart condolences to his family and friends. He will be dearly missed here at the National Press Club, Washington, DC - Mesfin Mekonen

My condolences on your passing. William S Vaughn Jr sends his condolences as well.

Heartfelt condolences to family and close friends. I am certain that he will be missed by many. May you continue to refect on his accomplishments. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you. (Psalms 94:19) Sincerely, Ali