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Ernest Booker Obituary
He was born in Manhattan, N.Y. to the late Jennie Ann Booker. He was employed at BOC Gas for 15 years. Mr. Booker served as a deacon at Union Baptist Church, was a member of the Men's Choir and Sunday school superintendent. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jennie Ann Booker, and brother, Edward Booker.
Left to cherish his memories are: his wife of 41 years, Dallas M. Booker; his five children, Lynell Alexander (Joyce) of Richmond, Tina M. Smith (Larry) and James Booker of Dinwiddie, Gina M. Booker of Petersburg and Samantha Prosise (Melburne) of Hopewell; a devoted sister-in-law, Ollie Manson; two brother-in-laws, Thomas Manson of Petersburg and Frank Manson of Florida; a paternal mother, Dorothy Harnett; two devoted nephews, James Manson and Dwayne Manson; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two goddaughters, Felicia Brown and Angelique Gilliams of Petersburg; many devoted friends and cousins, among them, Dorothy Sloan, James Alexander, Dorothy Goodwyn, Ann Pegram, Howard Lee Blackwell, Yolanda Green, Renita Houston, Casey Clark, Tommy Sutton, Donnie Mann, and many more relatives and friends. A special thanks to Dr. Samdoni, Wanda Bulluck, Lashandra Davis and the staff of Johnston Willis Hospital.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 22, at Union Baptist Church, Amelia, with the Rev. Leroy Rhone, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21, in the chapel of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, 137 Harrison St. Petersburg, Va. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the residence at 10 a.m. the day of the service.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, 137 Harrison St., Petersburg, Va.; www.blandenterprisesinc.com.
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for Ernest Booker
The Habeebullah's
September 22, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Edwin Chambliss
September 22, 2008
To the family, I am deeply sadden by your loss. I met Mr. Booker at a baseball game in Dinwiddie when he was driving that ole 63 chevy truck. Fortunately I was able to purchase that truck from him and to this very day, I am still the proud owner.
Family, always look to the hills from which your health and strength cometh from. If you continue walking up the King's Highway, you will see him again.
Sincerely;
Edwin
TRACEY GILLIAM
September 22, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kelly Stewart
September 21, 2008
i lift up the family and keep you guys in my prayers!
Barbara (Brown) Jones
September 20, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Natasha Spratley & Raven-Simone
September 20, 2008
To Tina & Raven,
We extend a heartfelt condolence to you and your family. Our prayers are with you. May God's presence be with you at this difficult time.
DORIS ANN STREET
September 18, 2008
Oh the wonder of God’s love!
It descends like a dove
So gentle and soft
And stays there aloft.
It surrounds us with peace
And give us wondrous release.
He lets us abide there
While giving of a love that has no compare.
We as His children can in His lap
Climb up without fear of any mishap.
He as a Father holds His arms out wide
Saying, "Come, in My love you can abide.
I will be your protection and shield
And in the face of your enemy, I will never yield.
You are my child, my dear one.
I fought for you and won!"
So surrender your heart to my Lord.
He will always give His love in very sweet accord.
My Lord’s eyes are so deep, so full of love.
A love so much larger than the universe.
His eyes are on us all
Even the smallest and least significant.
His eyes reflect a longing, a desire
To draw each one of us to Him
To heal us and make us whole.
He never asks us to become better
To clean up our act
Before coming to Him.
But to come just as we are
No matter how much sin is in our lives.
He seeks us out, here, there, and everywhere.
His heart breaking, bleeding for each of us.
He wants to make us whole
And make us into His image.
Maybe someday, we too will reflect
All that love coming down from above
And draw those around us
To our Father’s heart
And all the heavenly blessings
He has awaiting on each of us to bestow.
The Beauty of God’s World
There is so much beauty in this world to see
I am sure that if you look around you’ll agree
It can be seen in the sparkle of a child’s eye
Or in the soft and gentle flight of a butterfly
A gentle breeze swiftly wending through a tree
The zigzagging journey of a bee
The bright red color of a rose
Or how about a humming bird zipping here and there
A meadow soft and green with a friend you share
The deer who by the water pauses
A cat after a nap stretching out it claws
An eagle flying so very high
Or the dawn as a new day draws nigh
The redwood tree majestic and tall
The tiny little lady bug so small
A rainbow with its beautiful hues
A newborn babe in his mothers arms taking a snooze
A garden after the rain has ceased
The perfume a flower does release
But with all this beauty all around
There’s nothing to compare with God’s love that abounds
He created all these things
Of which nature itself heartily sings
He made them for everyone of us to enjoy
To pause and refresh ourselves from our employ
And if as we go about taking all this in
Our Father we forget to thank, it is our sin
So take a moment and do pray
To thank our gracious Father each and every day
As I ponder the wonders of
Our awesome Lord
I can’t help but feel humbled
By the many blessings
Our precious Lord has bestowed
On each and every one of us
I look around and see
The beauty of puffy white clouds
In an azure blue sky
I hear the twittering
Of many birds singing with joy
I smell the perfume
Of splendid blooms in all their glory
And I feel the precious love
Of each child I teach
As each of these things come to mind
I am reminded of the burden
That the Lord has placed upon me
I humbly bow and ask
For wisdom in the words I speak
Compassion for all around me
A new appreciation for all God has created
A fresh perspective on words I read
For joy to rise anew within my heart
To allow His love to shine forth
So that all I meet can clearly see
The mantle of my Lord all around me
With heartfelt gratefulness
I thank the Father for my life
And for those I meet
For His provision
Of my every need
For the beauty that surrounds me
And for His word that teaches me
But most of all
I thank Him for
The precious gift of Jesus
And that He loves each of us enough
To have sacrificed His only Son
Just to provide a way
That we may someday
Be reunited with our creator.
Oh the wonderment!
Oh the amazement!
There are so many.
I’m so unworthy!
God speak through me?
How can this be?
People will see!
The sensation’s so real.
The emotions I feel!
God speak through me?
It starts with a word.
I think, "How absurd!"
I am one of the least.
But the thoughts haven’t ceased.
God speak through me?
I put the feelings aside.
Take the moment in stride.
One deep breath and a sigh.
I know my God is nigh!
God spoke through me!
Honor your heavenly Father
Praise Him everyday
Speak to Him as a friend
Spend time surrounded by His love
Respect Him in all that you do
Trust Him for all that you need
Believe in His promise
A heavenly home that’s soon to come
Hope beyond hope, dream above dreams
All comes together in the end
A future so glorious we cannot comprehend
What would Jesus do
If He walked on earth again?
How would He perceive
All our busyness as we go about our day?
Would He accompany the lonely man
Who at the end of a harried day
Ends in the local bar?
Would He seek out the woman
Who is considering an abortion
And comfort her misery?
Would he be a companion
To the homeless and wander
Here and there seeking a little refuge?
Would He hold the hungry child
As hunger pangs knaw away at him
In all his suffering?
Or would He ignore, calmly look away
So as to not be confronted by the pain, the misery
And all the loneliness?
Would he sit in a church sanctuary
On a Sunday morning
Looking pious and justified?
Would He as many do
Go about His business each day
Ignoring all the suffering
Found everywhere around Him?
Would He try to climb the corporate ladder
As He amasses all the riches
To share with none?
Would He look with disdain
Upon the poor, the prisoner
The addict and the drunk?
Not the Jesus that I know!
Not the Lord of Peace and Love!
Why is it we are so impatient
For the answer to our prayer
Each time we petition the Lord?
And why is it we are so unhappy
When that answer isn’t the one
That we thought was right for us?
Have we all forgotten that God
Is our loving Father and always knows
What is the best way to answer those prayers?
Do we need to be reminded constantly
That the Lord knows all our needs
Even before we cry out to Him?
Why can’t we be content
And accept the way God works things out?
We often think we know the best answer
And try to manipulate
And bargain with the Lord
If only He would see things our way.
But like the loving Father that He is
He gives us what we really need.
Not what our selfish minds think we should have.
All of us need to learn to accept God’s way
And put aside our "me first" attitudes.
Our Lord Jesus gave us the greatest example
When in the garden He asked the Father
To spare His life and find another way.
But when the Father said
The sacrifice He must make
Our Lord Jesus accepted
And said these simple words
"Not my will but thine".
The Father gives to each
The perfect answer for each prayer
And He gives it in perfect timing.
Let’s all endeavor to say
"Not my will but thine"
no matter the answer He gives.
Touch me Lord
And fill me up
Let me feel
Your love anew
Teach me Lord
In all Your ways
Help me to see
New meaning in Your words
Lead me Lord
Up that narrow path
Keep me from falling
But pick me when I do
Guide me Lord
To Your eternal throne
Hold me in Your hand
And far from sin’s demands
Heal me Lord
From all my pain
Make me whole again
That I may serve you worthily
Thank you Lord
For listening to my heart cries
For providing my every need
And for the love You always give
Amen and Amen!
As I walk down the street
I see people trying to hide their fear
And pretending they aren’t afraid.
They blithely go about their busy day
Acting as if they don’t need anyone
Or help from anywhere.
When will they wake up
And see the light before their eyes?
How can they continue on
Without the seeking the love of the Lord?
When will they acknowledge
The only one who can give them
The peace they so desperately seek?
When will they tear down the façade?
Humble themselves and ask forgiveness
From our loving Father above?
He longingly reaches out
Freely offering His grace
To all who sincerely seek Him.
Instead they continue in their pride,
Pretending they are all they need.
Holding in the pain and sorrow,
Wearing a smile on their face.
Patching the wounds with worldly vices,
Continuing on with their broken hearts.
Oh Lord, open their eyes,
Reach into their hearts,
Help each one to finally see,
People desperately need You Lord!
Blessed Be This Day
Blessed be this day
For the Lord, in His goodness
Has given us this day
He has given us freely
Of His love and grace
And taken care of our every need
His creation shows us in its display
How awesome and wondrous He is
He holds our world suspended
In dark space so vast
And shines his light upon us
He breathes His breath of life upon us
Each moment of the day
That we may be a beacon
That draws the lost to Him
He knows our every thought
And sees each tear that falls
When trials and tribulations
Batter our lives and minds
In His loving graciousness
He turns our enemy’s fiery darts
Into arrows of blessings
For all the world to see
He does not promise
That in this earthly life
Our path will be smooth and trouble free
But He does promise to walk beside us
Guiding us through each peril
And in the end when life’s last breath
Has left our earthly shell
He will snatch us from
Our vile foe’s ensnaring grasp
Taking us swiftly to sit in heavenly places
So, if the Lord, in His graciousness
Has granted you another day
To walk upon this earthly orb
Direct your sight and mind
Towards heaven and declare
BLESSED BE THIS DAY!
When adversity comes near
When signs that bring fear
Come creeping into your mind
When the giants of adverse change
Are looming on your horizon
Don’t let them cause worry
Don’t let them make you shake with fright
Instead, look to the solid rock
Turn to the One who can bring
Bright rays of light
Shining through the darkest gloom
To Him speak of your fears
In Him put your trust
Don’t look at those shadows of doom
Don’t let the specter of impending disaster
Take over your life
Put your trust in Him who has
Your future held firmly in His hand
He knows of your worries
He understands your pain
He has seen your tears
When Satan’s darts take aim
Ripping through your wounded heart
Only He has the answers
Only He has the healing balm
To tend those searing wounds
Only He can chase away the fears
Only He can change your doubt
Into new strength and confidence
He can bring peace to your soul
And new joy to your heart
He will raise you up
And set you on a mountain
He will make you a beacon
A light of hope for all to see
He is your hope, your future
He is all that you need
He will provide all things
And He will bless you in so many ways
Just look to Him
Stand on this Solid Rock
He has plans for you
Plans to prosper you
And to give you new hope
He is your King
He is your Savior
And most wonderful of all
He is your friend!
Sing praises to our God!
Sing praises to the Holy One!
Extol His mighty works!
Shout of His glorious deeds!
Let all the earth hear
Of our gracious Lord
Who gives abundantly
Of His riches to those who love Him
And tenderly cares for the down fallen
His compassion knows no bounds
His mercy is boundless
His love is deeper, higher and wider
Than all creation
Sing joyfully all you saints!
Sing and be glad!
Dance and shout HALLELUJAH!
For the Lord is good!
In every church around the world
God has put a shepherd to lead His flock
The shepherd has a special call
Given to him alone
A special duty to perform
A heavy burden to bear
He must be a leader above reproach
Yet always show a tender heart
He is to be an example to all
Showing the way to our Lord
With love and patience at all times
His life isn’t easy and is always too full
All who gaze upon him scrutinize
His every move and uttered word
Many expect him to be perfect
Forgetting he too is only human
And when a mistake he may make
All pass judgment with stern and unforgiving looks
Don’t they realize how difficult it is
To always be the example
To be placed high on a pedestal
With all the world watching and waiting
For just one slip, for him to fall
With the "I told you so"
And "he doesn’t really believe what he preaches"
They go around gossiping and wounding
The one person who needs their support
And loving forgiveness
He is trying to display God’s love
And help us understand all God has given us
Think how difficult it must be
To compose a message that will reach our hearts
Every time we sit to listen to his words.
And what it must be like to sit under judgment
Every moment of his day.
We need to stand behind our shepherd
Uphold him in prayer and give him our love
And forgive him when he does fall
For he is always the one we run to
When troubles come along
From the heavens far away
From His throne there in glory
The Lord reached out His mighty hand
And scooped me from a miry pit
He reached with His loving and gentle touch
Wrapped His strong arms around my soul
He too me up out of my woe
And into my heart did plant
A new song and joy beyond bounds
He saw me small and miserable
Cry out in the deepest agony
Amongst all the petitions and pleas
He felt mine a worthy cause
And granted the very miracle I needed
He showed me where to look and who to call
He gave me friends to fervently pray
And when hope seemed to be fading fast
He provided the answer in the blink of an eye
It humbles me to think of all our Lord does
And I, among the least have felt
His wondrous love and mighty power this day
He’s let me know He’s still there
And about my worries He deeply cares
He’s taught me once again to trust
For He will never turn away
He will always provide for all my needs
He is the God of all with unending power
Yet He has a gentle heart
And reaches out to gently hold
All of His children in His loving arms
And wipes away the pain and tears
And in their place leaves love and joy!
I will praise you, Lord
I will praise in the morning
I will praise you in the night
I will praise you at noontime
I will praise you as I rise
I will praise you when I lay down
I will praise you at work
I will praise you in my leisure
I will praise you in happiness
I will praise you in sorrow
I will praise you in all circumstances
I will praise you with every fiber of my being
As I go about my day
I will extol your wonders
As I lay my head down
I will thank you for your provision
When I am overwhelmed
I will bless your Holy Name
When I am tired, ready to quit
I will look to you for a guiding hand
I will ever seek you, Lord
In everything I do
From the very depths of my heart
I will sing of your love
I will be forever grateful
For your saving grace
I will bow down in humility
Before you glorious throne
For you precious Son
Father, I will ever praise you
I will send forth praises of you
Until I breathe my last breath
And then, my Lord
I will praise you as in your embrace
I am lovingly enfolded
Psalm 23 Paraphrased
My shepherd is my Lord
Lack I will not
My bed He makes of valleys green
And leads me to quiet waters
My soul He refreshes
Down righteous paths He leads me
Just for His name’s sake
Even when I walk through shadowy valleys
I need not fear
Because He is with me
His arms and His love comfort me
A banquet He lays before me
Within sight of my enemies
He pours holy oil upon my head
And fills my cup to the brim
His tender mercy and care
Will be with me all of my days
And I will reside in the Lord’s house
Forever and ever
The Lord is glorious
Come into His presence with thanksgiving
Sing for joy at His name
He is a refuge in times of need
He is a guide to the confused
He is a shelter from the enemy’s fiery darts
Within your heart He plants a seed
Watered it will grow and glorify Him
He who deserves all our praises
Unwatered it will wither and die
Leaving an empty feeling inside
Pour His living water upon that seed
Look, pursue, and find
The Lord is good
Seek and you will find Him
Reach out and He will come
Speak and He listens
Bow down, worship the Lord your God
He who is worthy
Will come to you
Lifting you up
Restoring your hope
Bringing you peace
Give all to the Lord
For He is Lord over all
The battle is His
He is the Most High God
He is Lord of life
He is your ever present comfort
Go, go to Him
Live in Him
Lay down your life
And take up His
Only He can be all you need
Only He can fill your broken heart
Only He can give you eternal life
Praise His holy name
For He is the Lord glorious
Come to Him
Come, and receive His love
When life seems it's darkest
And doom seems to oppress
When nothing looks good
And hope is so distant
Go down on your knees
And pour out your fears
The Lord is always listening
Ever ready to come to your aid
He knows about your suffering
He understands your pain
He sees all your tears
He, too, has experienced pain
He has suffered beyond measure
He has cried so many tears
But He also knows
How to repair your broken heart
How to bind up your wounds
He can return your hope
And bring fresh joy to your heart
Just turn to Him
Lay it all in His hands
He has the solution
He has a plan
He will see you through
Both the thick and the thin
He loves you so much
And has wondrous things
Stored up just for you
So let Him fight the battles
Let Him lighten your soul
Let Him do it
While you rest in His peace.
Inspirations on the breeze
Landing on your ears with ease
Words to encourage and to calm
Quieting your heart like a psalm
The Lord whispers sweet words to you
Giving guidance, helping to know what to do
His words come floating, caressing your soul
Listen carefully, He can make you whole
He tenderly reaches out His hand
Searching for the broken in the land
He longingly desires to embrace
You and all the fears you face
His gentle touch will bring release
Reach out to Him and receive His peace.
Shadows may come
And troubles descend
Despair may fall
And sorrow may follow
Life may become tiresome
The burdens so heavy
But into this murk
Comes a light glowing bright
The hope of our tomorrows
Is shining through the fog
Follow that beacon
And grasp hold of the hope
His guiding hand reaches forth
If we but let Him
Our burdens He will take
The path He has laid open
The road is straight and narrow
Step onto it with faith
Grasp hold with trust
Let God lead you through
All the murk and the mire
Only He can bring you through
Only He can guide your footsteps
He will show you the safe harbor
He will see to your needs
Grasp hold of His hand
He will never let go!
Look to Me! Look to Me! Look to Me!
Do not look left or right.
Do not look backwards or forwards.
Just look to me.
Focus on Me, your loving Father.
I am here, I will always be here.
Do you think I will let you go?
Do you not know your name is always before my eyes?
Do you not know that I love you with a holy love?
My Love never fades.
My love is always the same.
From the beginning I have loved you.
Your name is written upon my hand!
You are my child!
No one can take you from me.
No one can change the way I feel about you!
I will stand by you.
I will provide for you.
I will protect you.
Drop your false shields,
And let Me handle your cares.
Only I can change the circumstances.
Only I can makes things new.
Only I can bring about the desires of your heart!
Look to Me! Look to Me! Look to Me!
Walk With Me
When it appears there isn’t one
To walk by your side
Turn to Me, I am the Son
If the way seems hard
And the day seems long
Come with Me
And sing My song
If you feel bereft
All your loved ones
They have left
Do not feel sad
Do not give up
Nor be dismayed
When you look left and right
And cannot find hope
Nor a friend in sight
Then look up
Turn My way
I am always there
By you side I will stay
There is no need
For you to be afraid
At My feet
Your fears can be laid
When your money is short
Your responsibilities hard
Let Me take it
I do not drop my guard
Come with Me
Take my hand
And you will see
We’ll walk side by side
You and I
For it is for you
That I did die.
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