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William Booker Obituary
Dr. William I. Booker, the first child of Mr. and Mrs. Mack (Fannie Ruth Parker) Booker Jr., exchanged morality for eternity, Tuesday, March 3, 2015, surrounded by loved ones. After attending Lillie James Private School, he continued his education in the public schools of Escambia County graduating in the Class of 1955, Booker T. Washington High, Pensacola, Florida. He earned the B.A. (Mathematics) from Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia, M.S. (Mathematics) from University of Buffalo, New York, Ed. Spec. from Troy State University, and Ph.D from Florida State University. He was employed as a Mathematics Instructor and Administrative Dean for Escambia School District, retiring with 40 years service. He also was an Adjunct Instructor for Pensacola Junior College. His hobbies were reading and attending sport events.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister Geneva B. Washington.
He is survived by his lovely wife of 57 years Gladys Smith Booker, son Terrill Booker, four grandchildren, three great grandchildren, niece Natlyn (Roy Jr.) Jones, one great niece, two great nephews, brother-in-law Nathaniel Washington, and a host of first cousins and other relatives and friends.
Public viewing will be held at Joe Morris Funeral Home from Noon to 9:00 P.M. on Friday, March 13, 2015.
Services will be held Saturday, March 14, 2015, at 11:00 A.M., at East Brent Baptist Church with Dr. Dale Patterson, pastor of East Brent Baptist Church officiating.
Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Joe Morris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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Andrew Hubbard
February 8, 2024
I was Dr. Booker´s dean assistant many years back when I was in 7th and 8th grade at Ransom. I also remember meeting his son when he came up to see his dad. I loved sitting in his office and chatting with him. Always wanted to get back in touch with him. Rest in peace sir. You were a positive force in my life.
Lovenia DuBose
March 17, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
March 16, 2015
I worked with Mr. Booker at Workman Middle School. He was such a fine man. God richly bless him for his service to our children! Marcia Enquist Pensacola, Florida
Belinda Hill-Beasley
March 14, 2015
May god Forever Bless The Late Dr. Booker and we really enjoyed the time awhile he was appointed in our lives A Great Man of Wisdom& Knowledge......KEEPING THE DREAM ALIVE WITH EDUCATION REST IN PEACE A GOOD SOLDIER GONE HOME!!!!!
Cindy Andrews
March 14, 2015
Terrill, praying for you and your family. May God strengthen you all. W.J. Woodham High School, class of 1980.
March 13, 2015
We are praying for you! May God's presence be felt with today and in days to come.
Thiedra and Family-Fort White, Fl
Korie Schleifer
March 13, 2015
Dr Booker was my dean at Ransom. We would always talk about fishing. Thank you for caring so much about us (your students).
Annie Joyce Lawrence
March 13, 2015
My prayers are with this family. May God protect you in your time of need.
TOMMY SWAILS
March 13, 2015
Very sorry for your loss, i remember him teaching me right from wrong with that paddle!He's alaways been a fair man. And would hear your side of the story.Its sad that kids these days didn't get Mr. Booker's paddle of rightous! gonna miss you Mr. Booker!
Gwendolyn (Moore) Salter
March 13, 2015
Mr.Booker was me and my husband math teacher at pine forest high school in 1981-1982. He was very nice and patient.
March 13, 2015
Dr. Booker and I worked together for years at Ransom. He was always a passionate individual. I was sadden to hear of his passing. "Earth has no sorrows that Heaven cannot heal".
Your Sis,
Eloise Shuford & Family
Dannie Peavy
March 13, 2015
Mr. Booker was a great guy.
Tracey Adams Golay
March 12, 2015
Terrill I am sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Martha DeWeese
March 12, 2015
I worked with Dr. Booker at R.M.S. and remember him as a kind, friendly person who was always a gentleman, no matter the situation. He touched the lives of many students and co-workers, as well. Dr. Booker brought a calming atmosphere to all around him and always kept a positive outlook.
My condolences go to his family during this sad time.
Sincerely,
Martha DeWeese
Annola Hall
March 12, 2015
I taught with him in the early 70's at Escambia High. We saw each other at county Math meetings for years. Then I was at Tate I saw him occasionally before he retired. He was a great teacher and a mentor to many youngsters. He will be greatly missed. May God be with you all.
Annola Hall
Bernie Shoemo Jr.
March 12, 2015
Mr. Booker has been a next door neighbor to my parents for almost 50 years and I'm so sad to hear that he's gone. Ms. Gladys, Terrell and the family please know that we love you and always thinking of you in my prayers! I will surely miss the chats we always had when I came to visit my parents.
Bob Pilgrim
March 12, 2015
Mr. Booker was a good man, I remember him from our years working at Ransom Middle School. he will be missed by all who knew his.
Debbie Robinson
March 9, 2015
Tenderly, may time heal your sorrow, gently, may friends ease your pain, softly, may peace replace heartaches and may warmest memories remain
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