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Bennett Booker Obituary

BOOKER, Bennett Jr., age 74, of Richmond, departed this life February 3, 2023. He was a past master of Richmond Lodge #65 and Henrico Chapter #78 OES (both Prince Hall Affiliated). He was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa Booker. He is survived by two daughters, Michelle and Tonya Booker; one son, Bennett T. Booker (Danielle); four grandchildren, Jade and Bryce Bryan and Joshua and Jonathan Booker; his mother, Belle Locker; four brothers, James Ross (Phyllis), Larry Booker (Angela), Lee Booker and Frankie Locker (Sheila); a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; sister-in-law, Gwendolyn Carter Johnson; two brothers-in-law, Mitch Reid and Russell A. Carter (Ruby); and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue, where Mr. Booker can be viewed all day Wednesday and where funeral services will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Interment Virginia Veterans Cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the funeral home Thursday.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Feb. 5 to Feb. 7, 2023.

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R.S Glass ,jr

February 8, 2023

So sorry to hear of Benny´s passing! I have fawn memories of working with him on the railroad in Charlottesville and later in Richmond. He always had a smile and was a pleasure to work with he will be certainly missed by all that knew him.

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February 7, 2023

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Bradly Brown

February 5, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.I had the pleasure to work with Benny for a few years he was a great guy !!!!!

John Mawyer (Mo)

February 5, 2023

Sorry to hear this. To the family, I worked with Benny, for many years, on the railroad. He was a good friend and a great railroad man. He will be missed by everyone, who worked and knew him. Mo

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