William "Bill" Booker, Jr.

Bill was the Assigner for the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) basketball officials, Division III. He selected me from a group of officials to referee college basketball games. I was grateful for his confidence and mentoring over a fifteen-years. I always enjoyed his laugher and joy, straightforwardness and friendship. I miss him very much

I remember Bill Booker as Coach at Sandusky Jr.H. 1966-1968 but then my Family moved to Gretna VA. What I first learned from, as I will always call him Coach Booker, was that football had a real strategy and every player had his part if the team was to win. This lesson transfered to life in general. God Rest you soul Coach Booker and Peace be with your family at this trying time.

Words can't describe what Coach Booker meant to me. He was a mentor and a role model . I will always be grateful for his belief in me and will never forget all he has done for me. Thanks for believing in me and pushing me to be the best I can be. My condolences to the family and my prayers are with you all the way out from Arizona.

I was very sorry to hear of coaches passing. I know he will be greatly missed by all. He played large part in my life during high school and in drivers ed where he ate donuts, read the paper while I drove us to .... guess where; why Altavista, of course! My thoughts and prayers for Brenda and the family.

So sorry for loss. Prayers for the family. RIP Coach Booker

We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers are sent for Brenda and Billy and the entire family. God bless you all. With live, Jeana, Tony, Reema, Maya, and Anthony Azar

I was shocked and saddened to hear of Coach Bookers passing. My years of playing for him at Heritage High School were special and I will never forget him for teaching me so much about the game of baseball and life also. I was fortunate enough to run into him several years ago and I will always treasure that last handshake,hug,and conversation that we shared. My heart goes out to the Booker family for your loss. RIP Coach

I played baseball for Coach Booker for the first 3 years of Heritage High School. He was the best coach i ever played for in any sport. He taught me many things about baseball and more so off the baseball field just how to be a better person. He was a role model and I was proud to be one of his players and tried hard to make him proud of me. Just a GREAT GUY! R I P Coach Booker

I was so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I always liked officiating college football games with him due to his knowledge of the game and his great personality. A humorous moment with Bill was when he told me that he was equally co-ordinated with both of his hands, and that made him "amphibious"! I will miss him. RIP