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Frank Booker Obituary
Frank "Sonny Boy" Booker, 87, of Vacaville, and longtime Vallejo resident, was called home after a brief illness on Saturday.
He was born in Monroe, La., to the late Janie and George Booker. He found Christ at an early age.
Frank was a World War II veteran who served three years in the United States Army. After moving to Vallejo, he worked for Benicia Arsenal, Mare Island, and retired from Travis Air Force Base after 30 years of employment. He was also a member of the Navy City Elks in the city of Vallejo.
Frank enjoyed his sports: boxing, golf and tennis. He was very passionate about watching his children and grandkids play baseball and football; he was at every single game they played. He gave his undying love to his family.
Frank was preceded in death by two sons, Larry Darnell Booker and Terry Eugene Booker; and granddaughter, Marketha "Keta" Allison.
He is survived by his loving wife, Lillie; his children, Thelma Ridges, Cheryl Lynn Booker-Welsh, Patricia Ann Booker-Minix, George G. Booker, Frank Anthony (Sharon) Booker and Eric Van Booker; and more than 50 grandchildren and great-grandchildren, not to mention a host of loving friends and relatives.
Visitation will be held on Friday, Nov. 5 from 3 to 8 p.m. Services to be held Saturday, Nov. 6, at 11 a.m., both at Wiggins-Knipp Funeral Home, 524 Capitol St., Vallejo, Calif. Burial to follow at Skyview Memorial Lawn, Vallejo, Calif.
Arrangements are by Wiggins-Knipp Funeral Home, Vallejo, Calif.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frank Booker
November 10, 2010
Your family are in our prayers.
Kim Olson (livones)
November 9, 2010
Frank, Sharon, and Eric, we send our prayers and offer our condolences to you and your family. May you take comfort and experience peace in the Lord-Jesus Christ.
Delores Thrower-Polk and Family.
November 7, 2010
I never knew him but read his obituary and what others wrote about him-he sounds like an amazing man who lived a full life surrounded by loved ones.
Scott and Angie Richardson
November 7, 2010
Eric, our hearts ache for you and your family as you grieve the loss of your father. However, we are so grateful he is free from pain and beginning his eternal journey with the Lord. May you find strengh and comfort knowing that his memory lives on through each and every one of you. We are here for you always...
Chris & Lorrie Bundrum
November 5, 2010
Words cannot express the weight I carry in my heart for your loss. Eric, you are like a brother to me and just know that we are here to support you as family in any way possible. I'm proud to have known your father and for the opportunity to have spent time with him both through baseball and on a personal level. He will be greatly missed. We will keep the entire Booker family in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers. God Bless.
George & Lindy Calligeros
November 5, 2010
My deeepest condolences to the entire Booker family. Our prayers go out to all of you. Eric, myself and Lindy and Alexea are always here for you and Triniti. God Bless you all.
Wiggins-Knipp Funeral Home
November 4, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Marcel Johnson
November 4, 2010
My deepest condolences to the Booker Family. Frank was a true role model for many us young Vallejo Men. We all lost a father in Mr. Booker. What a great man, husband and father. Frank and Eric are fruit from his tree, two living testimonies of what a true father can plant and grow. Rest eternal Mr. 'B'...you will truly be missed sir!
John & Cindi Steiner
November 4, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Our deepest condolences to the entire Booker family.
Jerald Johnson
November 4, 2010
To Frank and Eric and the entire Booker family, my sincerest condolences regarding the loss of your father, brother, uncle, grandfather, Mr. Frank Booker. Please know that in this time of sorrow, God is STILL standing by and has a better plan.
Amanda & Triniti Booker
November 3, 2010
Frank Booker was a phenomenal man who indeed loved his family! Before I ever met him, I knew of him looking thru chain link fence, watching his youngest son play ball until he absolutely had to leave for work. Quite remarkable! It was truly a gift to give him the grandchild he feared he would never meet. A strong man whose spirit whispered to me at every meeting. His smile that could brighten any room is one of those permanent images you don't lose. Alfred Lord Tennison wrote in his Ulysses: "I am a part of all that I have met." Anyone who knew Frank Booker has a peace of his significance to carry with them. Praise be to God for cradling our sweet Frank -- husband, father, dad, grandfather and friend to His bosom as he enters into salvation. A special prayer for Lillie Booker, may the Lord lift her and carry her and her children during this difficult time.
Until we meet again,
Wendell Claibourn
November 3, 2010
My condolences to the Booker Family. Mr. Booker in many ways like a father figure to me. He always had encouring words and advice whenever you needed it. I will truly miss him. You will never be forgotten. Your spirit will live in me forever.
wanda pearson
November 3, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Denise Claibourn
November 3, 2010
My condolences to the Booker family. Mr. Booker and I had a very special relationship; he often referred to me as his daughter-in-law, I will truly miss him but his spirit and the many wonderful memories/conversations and thoughts will continue to be with me Forever~.
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