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Valenda Newell
November 07, 2016 | Indianapolis, IN
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William L. Booker
Age 90
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One of the first black military aviators known as the Tuskegee Airmen, William L. Booker, has died at the age of 90.
Booker's family says he died Nov. 30 at a Kirkland, Wash., nursing home after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.
Booker served as a navigator and flight engineer on B-25 bombers with the 477th Bombardment Group based at Godman Field, Ky. He flew with all-black crews with pilots trained in Alabama at Tuskegee Institute.
After World War II he worked for Boeing for 34 years. He served 10 years as president of the local Tuskegee Airmen's chapter.
Booker is survived by his wife of 45 years, Dolores, two sons, two daughters and grandchildren.
A memorial will be held Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Seattle.
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I worked with Bill on Minuteman for a number of years and traveled with him on company business for Boeing. I was surprised to read of his passing in the Air Force Times this week. I certainly enjoyed his friendship, and he was a great bridge partner!
Jerry Roquet
December 20, 2013 | Leavenworth, WA
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To the family and friends of Mr. Booker you have my deepest sympathy for your loss. Mr. Booker demonstrated that all men are created equal in the eyes of God. We have the ability to use our God given intelligence to do great things. All of this is testimony to the God who created us. May Mr. Booker sleep in peace..
steele
December 19, 2013 | IL
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Thank you for your service to our country. It is men and women like you that we owe a debt of gratitude to for having the freedom that we have. My symapthies to your family. Rest in peace.
Angela Varagallo
December 19, 2013 | New Haven, CT
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Dear Sir Thank You! Now you are back in the skies where you all started.....
Beverly Taylor
December 18, 2013 | Birmingham, AL
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Thank You Sir. Men like yourself are one of the main reasons we enjoy our freedom today. I`m sure your enjoying flying up in that big blue sky chasing rainbows and moon beams. God bless You and and all of you're family.
Sheila Deinhart
December 16, 2013 | Modesto, CA
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Thank you for your service Mr. Booker. My sympathies to your family and friends and to your illustrious compatriots the Tuskegee Airmen. Rest in peace.
Gayle MacDonald
December 15, 2013 | Boston, MA
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in God's care rest in peace
Dwayne Bickham
December 15, 2013 | Dayton, OH
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Thank You for your service.May you Rest in Peace Sir.A must see movie and must read book.Memphis, Tn
Brenda McDonald
December 15, 2013 | Memphis, TN
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