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Booker T. King Jr. obituary, Roanoke Valley, VA

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Booker King Obituary

Booker T. King Jr., 59, of Roanoke, Va., humbly exited his earthly home and graciously entered his heavenly home on Monday, August 9, 2010. Booker T. also affectionately known as "Book" to many was surely a person to be admired. Book was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Taylor King; devoted companion, Esther Robinson; father, Booker T. King Sr.; stepfather, Carlton Harden; brother, James "PeterGunn" Gunn; sister, Theresa King Smith; nephew, Anthony "Tony" Gunn; and niece, Shamekia Miller. Book will certainly be missed and always remembered by those surviving him. Survivors are his mother, Theresa Harden, of Danville, Va.; daughter, Catrina "Bird" Dudley; grandchildren, Danielle and Daniel Dudley; stepchildren, Angela Taylor and Thomas "Man" Taylor; sisters, Sylvia Gunn, Sandra Haley and Pearlene Gunn; brother, Clifton (Brenda) Gunn; stepsister, Janet Harden (Roger) Bradley; stepbrothers, Carlton Harden Jr., Gary (Jane) Harden, and Melvin and John Harden; one aunt; nephews; nieces; and many other family and friends. The family would like to thank the staff at Danville Regional Hospital in Danville, Va., for the wonderful services provided. Homegoing Celebration will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 14, 2010, at Garden of Prayer #7 Vision of Faith Ministries, Inc. with the Bishop Shadrack Brown Jr. officiating. Interment will be in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. on Friday, August 13, 2010, at HamlarCurtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Aug. 10 to Aug. 11, 2010.

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Thunder & Lightning Humanitarian Bowling League Don Dunnaville

August 13, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

James Colbert

August 13, 2010

Deacon Clifton (Brenda) Gunn, Sister Sandra Haley, Sister Pearlene Gunn Greeting’s in the name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to my brother Deacon Clifton (Brenda) Gunn; my sister’s, Sister Sandra Haley and Sister Pearlene Gunn. My family and I extend our Prayers and condolences to you and all of your family for you loss. We Pray that our Lord Jesus Christ will carry you these difficult days until your loving memories of your brother can take's over.

Deacon James Colbert

Janice Grigsby

August 13, 2010

To my friend Sandra, You are in my prayers for your loss of your love one. A Silent Prayer Was Said, A-Men

August 12, 2010

To the family of "Book" I feel your pain and sorry. I have loss a good friend. MY GOD EASE YOUR PAIN while your family is mourning the loss of your son, brother uncle, nephew and friend. You are in my prayers!! Big Tim from Salem

David Tucker

August 12, 2010

To the King Family, I am truly sorry for the loss of your loved one. I can honestly say that each and everyone of us that knew Booker T., will miss him also. May we all remember him for his kindness and that one of kind smile. David Tucker and Family

August 12, 2010

"To the family of Booker T. May the Lord comfort and strenghten you all . Book is gonna be missed, if you knew him he had a heart of gold always wiling to help you anyway he could.He was a friend of mine and I'm gonna miss him. He is in a safe and resting place with the Lord.

Jackie Mays and family( Roanoke, Virginia)

August 12, 2010

To the Gunn and King family. I pray for your strength in the Lord and my prayers will be with you all. Booker T. was a dear friend of mine always willing to help if he could I am certainly gonna miss him. He had a heart of gold.
Jackie Mays, Roanoke, Virginia

Howard P. Johnson

August 12, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. May God take you into his loving arms and watch over you.
Mr. Howard P. & E. Diane Johnson

August 12, 2010

To the family of a close and dear friend,"Booker T" I wish you all the love and strenght of our Creator with assurane that He will carry you through this great loss."Book"is a perfect example of what a friend should be and I
am very proud to say that he is mine.My memories of him will always be in
the best of wording and admiration.My deepest sympathy,(Muhammad"Gene Hale"Rasheed (Roanoke,VA.)

Judy Havner

August 12, 2010

To Deacon Clifton Gunn & King family. I wish to express my condolences during your loss. You are and have been in my prayers. May the peace of God rule in your hearts and the love of God comfort you always along with family and friends. Prayerfully submitted with love,
Rev. Dr. Judy Havner

Tarsha Baker

August 11, 2010

To Sylvia and family, you have my deepest sympathy and prayers. May god bless you all.

Cornell Wallace Jones (Dee Cee)

August 11, 2010

We know he is safe in God's hands and may he rest in peace.

Esther Johnson

August 11, 2010

Clifton and Brenda Johnny and I send our condolences on the death of Clifton's brother, whom we know will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family. Love Esther Johnson

August 11, 2010

Clifton & Brenda, you are on our minds and we have been thinking so much about you. Please know we are here if there is anything you need. We love you both!!
Love, Clay & Mike Morrissett

Lois Whorley-Crawford

August 11, 2010

To the King,Gunn,and all who are related to BookerT, May the Lord protect and comfort you-all at this time.
R.I.P. Brother BookerT

Linda Cooper Vaughn

August 11, 2010

We send our sincere condolences to the King, Gunn and Franklin families. May God continue to bless you all. We will keep you all in our prayers and thoughts.
Cooper and Vaughn family

Mildred P. Stephens

August 11, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Darrell Jennings

August 10, 2010

im here to say farewell to a legend BOOKER T

Angela Davis (Johnson)

August 10, 2010

My prayers and condolences to the family. As I reflect on the times that I needed to go through and get through those pivotal moments in life full of fear and uncertainty Booker T was there for me with encouragement, wisdow and experience. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.

RODNEY DIVERS

August 10, 2010

SORRY FOR THE LOST OF BOOKER T.,HE WAS LIKE A UNCLE TO ME,MY PRAYERS GOSE OUT TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY........! THIS IS RODNEY DIVERS!!!!!!!!! R.I.P. BOOKER T.(LOVE YOU HOMEIE)......

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