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Ronald Booker Obituary
10/04/1965 - 01/05/2023
Rev. Ronald Booker, Sr., affectionately known as "Pastor Ronnie", is the oldest of three children born to the late Dr. Gusta Booker, Jr. and the late Mrs. Theola Booker on October 5, 1965 in Houston, Texas. In 1984, he was united in holy matrimony to his highschool sweetheart Valree Lomax. To this union two children were born, Ronald, II and Joshua.
In the past 30 years, Pastor Ronnie embraced the role of Servant Leader. He served as an elected Village Representative of the Sienna community, Missouri City, TX and as a Community Service Representative for the United Way. He was also a founding member of GSM Uplift. He was also in the process of establishing yet another community help organization, The Lighthouse.
As the Pastor of Greater St. Matthew Church (one church, two locations), he also had other attributes. His affiliations include 2006 sponsor of the T. J. Ford Foundation, past union representative while employed over 10 years at United Parcel Service, a member of the National Baptist Convention of America. He was also co-owner of SPAN, Inc., a home care services and medical supplies company and Vice President of Seasoned Citizen Assisted Living Homes, which provides senior citizens with safe and affordable housing. His love for people extended from children to the senior citizens, in and out of his pastoral profession.
In the community he developed many new relationships and partnerships that ministered to those in need.
Pastor Ronald E. Booker, Sr. leaves to cherish his memories and legacy: his beautiful, loving and devoted wife, Valree, his wonderful sons Ronald, II (Kita) and Joshua; adorable grandchildren, Xavier, Mahloni, Ronald, III, and Kane; siblings, Gusta Booker, III (Nicole) and Alita C. Booker Reed (Kelly); lifetime friends, and his special GSM family.
Visitation will be held on (Friday) January 20, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the Greater St. Matthew Baptist Church (SOUTHEAST) Campus, 7701 Jutland, Houston, TX, 77033, Pastor Ronnie will lie in state on (Saturday) January 21, 2023 from 9-10:55 a.m. at the Greater St. Matthew Baptist Church (SOUTHWEST) Campus, 14919 So. Main, Houston, TX 77035,Homegoing Celebration will begin at 11:00 a.m., Interment Houston Memorial Gardens.
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Memories and Condolences
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Hermalynda Booker
January 6, 2025
I love you and miss you so much my baby. Your memories will last forever. I thank God for blessing me to have in my life triple.....Cousin Brother Pastor!!!
Monica
January 5, 2024
I miss you and love you so much, Ronnie!
Love, your big Sister, Monica Booker
Hermalynda Booker
January 1, 2024
I love you Ronnie and I miss you everyday.
Monica Booker, your Sister
December 13, 2023
Ronnie,
Every time I see your picture, my heart beat stops. I miss and love you so much. You were the most amazing Brother/Cousin I could ever ask for. You loved me, genuinely and I will always love you. There's none other like you!
Hermalynda Booker
December 12, 2023
Ronnie I love, miss and think of you everyday. Continue to rest peacefully my heart.
Your favorite Cousin!
Hermalynda Booker
October 4, 2023
Happy Heavenly Birthday my love.
Hermalynda Booker
September 19, 2023
Hermalynda Booker
September 19, 2023
Hermalynda Booker
September 19, 2023
Hermalynda Booker
September 19, 2023
Well Ronnie I know you celebrated with us Sunday for Founder's Day. God is blessing Greater Saint to continue to stand in His name. Thanking your Dad, you and now Jr. 55 years & still for more! Love you my .
Gregory Harrison
September 18, 2023
My heart is sad to hear this news, be blessed my brother. You were truly a good soul. Love, Greg Harrison.
Hermalynda Booker
January 30, 2023
Ronnie, Jr is doing a God filled job in the church. We're proud and consistently praying for him. I know you & your Dad already know of his awesomeness, just wanted to tell you anyway. Ronnie you all please keep GSM covered in Jesus name, our (Guardian Angels). I love you so much & will forever miss you.
Your favorite Cousin!
Erlene Flowers-Peterson
January 29, 2023
Family, thank you for sharing this phenomenal man of God. Rev. Ronnie, officiated my mother's home going service in 2006. He will always be remembered for being selfless, preaching the word on a level that was relatable, and his love for "chicken." May you find comfort in knowing that he touched the lives of so many people at Greater St. Matthew Baptist Church on Jutland and South Main. Our Lord called his name, Rev. Ronnie answered. Prayers and sincere condolences to you and your family.
Monica Booker
January 26, 2023
Ronnie was my Brother whom I highly respected and unconditionally loved. He was the last Pillar of the Booker family who always gave out voluntarily an unselfish act to keep us united in love, peace and happiness.( just like his Dad, Gusta Booker Sr(II) ) I hurt so much because I can't easily accept losing my Favorite and our Champion which we all looked up to in confidence and with love. Thank you Valree, my Sister in Love for your unconditional and genuine love you gave our Brother/Cousin and my Sisters and I thank you for your considerations, and unconditional and genuine love for us. We love you Val to the moon and back!
Hermalynda Booker
January 26, 2023
My dearest Ronnie, it is extremely hard for me to accept the reality of you not being here with us physically and having to post on an Obituary site. I know you're reading this truth of mine from my heart. I love and I miss you soooooo much! Though you had tons of prayers going up to God everyday asking him to heal & strengthen you, let you go home to Val and then later bless you to come back to church and minister to us and shout your testimonies, but He chose otherwise. You are a beautiful person inside out, very respected and loved by so many people. I am so blessed to have had you in my life from 1965 til 2023 not only as my baby brother/cousin, years later as my Pastor. We will never know the answer or understand why you went thru so much in life, but I do know that I'd witnessed you holding on to God's hand, praising him, keeping the faith and not giving up. You were God's Soldier, when He was ready for you, you were ready for Him! I know you're rejoicing in the Heavens and I know that God has the final word. Thank you for loving me, my boys and Jordan. You're no longer in that old pain anymore my love. No matter the circumstance, you always dealt with life with an humble spirit and a smile on your face. What eases my severe pain is knowing that you knew I had your back and that I truly loved and cared about you. Rest now Ronnie with no pain at all. I love you & I miss you always. Lynda (your favorite cousin).
Rena Tyler
January 22, 2023
Praying for the family Prayer minister at Lakewood Church
Claudean Mathis
January 21, 2023
My prayers and condolences to the family and friends. May you find comfort in knowing that God will continue to take care of you. Be Encouraged!!! Precious in the sight of God when one of his saints is called home...Rest In Heaven, Ronnie!!!
Andrea Jones
January 21, 2023
My prayers and condolences to his personal and church family! May God´s love comfort you during this time.
Sandra L Williams
January 20, 2023
My condolences and prayers for the Booker family and the Greater St. Matthew Church family.
Veronica Hart
January 20, 2023
My prayers and condolences are with Family and Friends.
Cheryl Alexander
January 20, 2023
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Darwin Pennye
January 19, 2023
Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the Booker family on the passing from labor to reward of our esteemed brother in Christ Ronald Booker. He was a friend to all and he will be greatly missed. May the God of all comfort sustain you now and forever.
Darwin and Maria Pennye
Kansas City, Missouri
Dr Bill Mondy
January 19, 2023
Deepest Condolences to the Booker Family and Greater St Matthew Spiritual Family !
Love them while they're here
Loose them when they leave
Lean on the Lord !
Bishop Bill Mondy
Willadene Glover (Musician)
January 19, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Dorothy Jones through his dad Rev. Augusta Booker whom was from Columbus Te
January 17, 2023
Condolences thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Pastor Booker
Carolyn Gunter Pierre
January 16, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Dorothy Jones
January 14, 2023
Condolences thoughts and prayers to the family and friends
Sonja Ware
January 14, 2023
My deepest condolences to the Booker Family! Alita, my prayers are with you and your family, sis. May your heart be comforted by your memories and may you feel the support from those who love you. Prayers today and always.
Juanita Hurst
January 13, 2023
Sorry to hear about the passing of Pastor Booker. May God be with the family in this time of bereavement.
Dahlia Johnson
January 13, 2023
Our Prayers and Condolences to the Booker Family. May you find Peace in knowing that God will give you comfort and Peace in this time of bereavement.
Sis. Betty McNeal (Rivers of Water Ch)
January 13, 2023
My prayers and thoughts are to the Booker family and GSM church
shirley small
January 13, 2023
My heart felt condolences to the Ronald Booker family.May your memories help get you through this very difficult time.Heaven is so bless to have Pastor Ronald Booker presence.(Amen)
Renita Christian
January 12, 2023
My prayers to the Booker family! My heart and love starting with your mom and dad when we were in high school I looked forward to church on Sunday´s being in the choir and usher board. I have so many great memories! Oh I remember when you and Val got married!
Thank you for your family sharing the love with everyone y´all touched Amen! Heaven is so bless to have the Booker´s presence. One day we all will be there. My condolences
Garland J & Vera J Greene
January 12, 2023
Lil bro, You got to see Jesus before we did. Garland (Big Bro) & Vee (Big Sis) Greene
Pastor and Mrs Kenneth Harrison
January 11, 2023
May God bless you in your time of bereavement. Remember Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
Family of the late Sister Sheila Harris
January 11, 2023
We would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family of
Pastor Ronald Booker. May God comfort you and grant you his peace at this tender time. We will be in fervent prayer for you.
Kevin LyNetta Neal
January 8, 2023
The Neal family would like to offer our deepest, heartful condolences to the Booker family. There is not a day gone by the Neal family didn't pray for Rev Ronnie Booker and family through-out his sickness. Please be insured the Booker family will continue to be in our prayers through and beyond this transition.
Mr.Paul Garrick Jr.
January 8, 2023
Our Prayers and Condolences goes out The Ronald and Family. May You find Peace in knowing that God will give You comfort and Peace in Your time of sorrow .The Garrick's
Lynda
January 7, 2023
I truly send my condolences to the Booker family and church family.
Mrs. Johnson
January 7, 2023
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