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Carl Booker Obituary

Carl T. Booker

Carl T. Booker, age 90, of Griffith, passed away July 15, 2025. He was born in Willoughby, OH and moved to southern Indiana at age 9.

He is survived by his wife, Eunice, of 61 years, two sons Richard and James (Tammy), six grandchildren -Cam, Tyler, Zach, Cody, Brittany, Shelby, and three greatgrandchildren-Cheyanne, Georgia, and Rowland.

Carl earned an executive secretarial license from Spencerian Business College in Louisville, KY. He went on to earn Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Indiana University. He then moved to Griffith, IN to accept a teaching position in special education and taught for thirty years.

An avid collector of carnival glass for fifty-six years, he and Eunice traveled to all 50 states looking for treasures as well as adventures. He was very active in and held numerous positions in several carnival glass clubs. Carl was a member of the Griffith First United Methodist Church since 1963. After he joined the church, he devotedly sang tenor in the choir, played piano duets, and played in the handbell choir. He is likely now singing in the Celestial choir.

A celebration of Carl's life will be held Saturday, July 26, 2025, at White Funeral Home in Griffith, IN. Visitation will be from 1:00-4:00 with service immediately following.

Burial will be private at a later date.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Griffith First United Methodist Church, 2201 Azalea Drive, Highland, IN 46322 or to St. Jude's Hospital, 501 St. Jude's Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

For more information, please contact White Funeral Home, at (219) 924-4100 or visit our website at www.whitefuneralhomeofgriffith.com

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Published by The Times on Jul. 25, 2025.

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Cheryl B

July 28, 2025

My mom Teresa B. still talks about what an amazing teacher he was for my brother Chris and for that we thank him. Prayers to your family from ours.
------Cheryl

Jesse Villalpando

July 27, 2025

Remember Mr Booker attending summer school. Kind,articulate and intelligent man. RIP

Judith

July 26, 2025

For many years Carl and Eunice were very active with the Lake County Retired Teachers. I appreciated all of their hard work.
Rest in Peace Carl.

Gary Sutton

July 26, 2025

Carl was a great human being and a wonderful teacher. He touched the lives of many children in a very positive way. Great role model for the youth he came in contact with.Carl contributed to the teaching profession in ways that cannot be measured. Rest In Peace.

Scott

July 26, 2025

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Crystal Cervantes

July 25, 2025

Mr. Booker was my daughters first teacher, he was so good to her and to us. She is now 45 yrs old and she still remembers him very well. That says a lot about a teacher. I will keep you family in my prayers. Mr Booker you was a very special teacher.

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