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Ronald Chappell Booker

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Ronald Booker Obituary

Booker, Ronald Chappell
Ronald Chappell Booker, the fourth of four children born to Abraham Linwood Booker and Sarah Josephine Chappell Booker December 14, 1945 in Mullens, West Virginia, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014. A service in his memory will be held Wednesday, February 12th at 11:00 A.M. - Tanner Chapel A.M.E. Church, 20 South 8th Street, Phoenix, Arizona, with The Reverend Dr. Benjamin N. Thomas, Sr. officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M. Final arrangements are entrusted to Universal Memorial Center. Mr. Booker is immediately survived by his wife, Jean Harris Booker; son, Brian and wife Molly; daughter Angela and spouse Suzzette Plettner and grandsons, Nikhil and Taj Plettner Booker. Should you choose, in lieu of florals, memorial gifts may be made to the American Heart Association, Arizona Chapter, 2929 South 48th Street, Tempe, Arizona 85282

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Published by The Arizona Republic from Feb. 12 to Feb. 16, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Booker

35 Entries

Rev Charles Norris

February 6, 2025

Remember golfing and fellowshipping with Ron in the Earl Bowman Annual Golf Tournament with the Men of Tanner. He was a great man. His presence continues to ok impacted by many!

Steven F. Finkelstein

February 6, 2022

One of my great memories of working at Honeywell was being around Ron Booker when he worked with Bob Runke on the SASOL software. Always seemed to be a lot laughter and jokes. I was fortunate enough to actually have worked with them and then had each one as a manager. I wasn't the greatest worker, but I was always treated with respect, kindness and humor. It made being at Honeywell fun. I will always be grateful for that.

Elaine Rosinski-Brown

February 6, 2021

Wow, seven years, it hardly seems possible. What a light in my day. He was such a spunky, sassy character. He always had a smile for me and he always made me smile....what more can you ask for? Sundays have not been the same without him. Love ya Jean....miss your face!

Barry Williams

March 13, 2014

Ron was just like a brother to me. His sense of humor was much appreciated and during a most diificult time in my life after my wife died in a automibile wreck and I was seriously injured, Ron and Jean came to visit me every day. God could not have provided me a better friend and brother. I love you Ron.

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Chuck Norris

February 24, 2014

I greatly remember Ron's sense of humor. Whether it was running into him at a Phoenix Sun's basketball game, playing golf, or leaving 10:45am worship service at Tanner Chapel AME church, we always shared laugh together. Those were good times and I shall always cherish them. Most of all, I am so appreciative of the encouragement I received from Ron and Jean.

Lovingly,
Chuck Norris

Elaine Brown

February 23, 2014

What can I say? Ron was one of my favorite guests at work...always had a bright mischievous smile and we shared the same sense of humor. Jean and I would gang up on him, but somehow he always had something to say and would inevitably get the best of us. He always brought a smile to my day at work. I will miss his contageous humor and joy!

February 17, 2014

Dear Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. May you find comfort during this difficult time. Luke 1:78

Neal Lester

February 16, 2014

I did not know Mr. Booker well, only in passing as I arrived to 10:45 services at Tanner. He was always asking about my work at ASU and letting me know that he was keeping his eye on me. A seemingly gentle spirt and all-around nice guy. I already miss his presence sitting on the Tanner middle section, back pew. May you all be blessed with the fondest memories of your best times together.

Derman Shannon

February 15, 2014

Jean, Brian, and Angela, please know that my heart is saddened because of Ron's passing; he was my friend. I know God will give you the needed strength to carry on; just ask Him. Ron and I were Trustees together for many years, and I respected him as a Child of God, a man, a friend, and a role model. The World was a better place because of him, his job was a better place because of him, and people could see God in him. So long, my friend, until we meet again. God Bless You...

February 15, 2014

Our sincere condolences to the family. May they find comfort In the God of tender mercies.
LM

Tupper Jones

February 14, 2014

Ron Booker was a great friend and a cool head! What a wonderful light he was in the years I knew him at Honeywell. Upbeat, great sense of humor - he'd always say "keeping a low profile!" The world is truly a better place because Ron Booker shared his light with so many... loved by all!

William Call

February 13, 2014

It was my privilege to know Ron for many years at Honeywell. I never worked for him but whenever I met with him he was always friendly and helpful. My condolences on his passing.

Jim Christ

February 12, 2014

Condolences to you and your family.
Ron was a great fellow. I remember him fondly from our time at Honeywell.
Sincerely -
Jim Christ

Diane Willis

February 12, 2014

Mr. Ron was a kind man with a wonderful smile. I will miss him greatly. Love to Miss Jean, Brian, and Angela.

Albert Patterson

February 12, 2014

Booker was truly a person of high character that I will always remember. He was a well-rounded person who truly cared for everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

Tony and Nancy Naimo

February 12, 2014

Jean, Brian and Angela, I just received the sad, surprising news of Ron's passing. I have such good memories of our years across the street from you four. Ron was a GOOD man! I'm sure I don't know the depth of you loss. May God be your comfort and guide in the days and years to come.

Cheryl and Paul Wiley

February 12, 2014

I had the great privilege to work with Ron at Honeywell as his secretary. He was always happy and smiling and the definition of a good guy. I ran into him after we both were gone from Honeywell and I told him how much I enjoyed working with him. He still was smiling and just had a way of making you feel special. How lucky his family was to have experienced that daily. I cannot imagine the pain of losing him. May the memories you made and the love he gave you sustain you through this difficult time.

Sandi Parmigiani

February 12, 2014

I too am a former Honeyweller and worked with Ron for many years. He was always a pleasure to be around, a ray of sunshine. So sorry to hear of his passing at such a young age. With deep sympathy to the Booker family. I'm sure that he is deeply missed.

Kristan Hintze (Chorpenning)

February 12, 2014

Dearest Mrs. Booker, Brian and Angela,
I just this second heard of Mr. Booker's passing. I want you to know that we are all thinking of you during this most difficult time. We are sending you prayers for strength and peace. We love you and will keep you in our hearts and thoughts. So terribly sorry for your loss. Mr. Booker was an incredible man. Take care of each other. xo

February 12, 2014

Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Wallace (Carolyn)

Manny Tovar-Gomez

February 12, 2014

My sincere sympathys to the family for this loss. I was privileged to work for and with Ron experiencing his easy way of dealing with people and allowing me to grow in my field of expertise. With his contagious smile He was Always available when needed resolving issues.
May the Lord give you the strengh to deal with this difficult time.

Larry Martin

February 12, 2014

Ron was one of the good guys and I'm sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences to his family.

David Bartholoma

February 12, 2014

I am a fellow Honeyweller who worked for years with Ron. I remember when he retired. I think he was the happiest guy on the planet! It is a real shock to hear of Ron's death. Please accept my condolenses for your loss.

Janet Felton

February 12, 2014

To the Booker Family:

I was saddened to hear of your loss and my thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this difficult time.

Terry Anne Soft

February 12, 2014

God bless all of in this difficult time. Mr. booker was always very kind to me. I know he will be missed dearly. He is with God now, watching and loving his family.

-Terry Anne Scott

Dave Phillips

February 12, 2014

Jean
I also have many fond memories of Ron, and know that he was a major influence in my professional development and, more importantly, as a person. He truly was a Gentleman and he will truly be missed.

Dave Phillips

Vicky Stapleton

February 12, 2014

Brian, my heart broke to hear of the loss of your beloved father. Your love and admiration for him was obvious every time you spoke about or to him. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers today, and always. I pray that God will give all of you the strength you need as you deal with the difficult days ahead and may the pain of this loss be replaced with loving memories of a wonderful man.

My love to all your family,
Vicky Mary Lucy

Mike DiMiceli

February 12, 2014

Jean,
I have many fond memories of Ron. He was truly a remarkable man. He never met a stanger and left a positive impact on all lucky enough to know him.
Please accept my prayers and sincere condolences.

Mary Barkl

February 12, 2014

Jean, Ron was an awesome guy, I met him 40 plus years ago at Honeywell. We remained friends from then on. Mary Barkl

Pat Farmer

February 12, 2014

To Jean, Brian & Angela: We were so very sorry to learn of Ron's death through the newspaper obits. Jeez! We were shocked! May God grant you comfort during your grief and help you find peace. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pat & Charlie Farmer

February 12, 2014

Condolences to your family. I enjoyed working with and for Ron when I was at Honeywell. Sincerely
steven finkelstein

February 12, 2014

Jean,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.

Pickens Patterson, Fisk '65

Henry Wade

February 12, 2014

Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of brother Booker. He was a sincere and dedicated member of the Tanner family and will most certainly be missed by all who had the good fortune to know and spend time with him. May he rest in peace.

William Price

February 11, 2014

To Jean and Family, My prayer is that God will provide all that you need at this time and time to come. May you take comfort in a life and love shared! I truly valued my conversations with Ronald.

Tremaine Jasper

February 11, 2014

Uncle Ron, I will miss you terribly. You are one of the greatest father figures I've had in my life and you are the main reason why I wanted to become a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. I always admired you because you put family above everything. I loved watching you dance with Aunt Jean at the yearly Christmas Eve celebrations and laugh with Brian and Angela. You were the essence of a family man and I hope I can live up to the example that you have set for me. God Bless you and all of the Booker family.

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