- Date Of Birth: May 20, 1931
- Date Of Death: October 26, 2015
- State: Michigan
Willie Booker, age 84, of Cassopolis, passed away suddenly, Monday, October 26, 2015, in Borgess Lee Memorial Hospital in Dowagiac.He was born May 20, 1931 in Rolling Fork, Mississippi to Nelse Booker and Cora Mae (Buggs) Beard. He married Deatrice Jackson November 13, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois.
She survives. Willie was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Anthony Crumb; and one brother, DeWitt Casey. Willie was honored October 13, 2015 by the Cassopolis Village Council for his twelve years of dedicated service as Crossing Guard at Sam Adams Middle School in Cassopolis. He had also served two terms as a Trustee for the Village. Willie had been a Village Police Auxiliary. He was passionate about whatever he did, including singing in church. Willie loved church and his wife, whom he affectionately called “Bea.” He had quite a sweet tooth.
He enjoyed politics and watching the news throughout the day. Willie believed in bringing up his family according to the Bible.Willie will be greatly missed by family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of over forty seven years, Deatrice (Jackson) Booker of Cassopolis; daughters, Donzella (Raphael) Beecham, Nadine Booker, Corine (Teron) Jackson, Stephanie Booker, Willa Booker, all of Chicago, Vera Jackson of Cassopolis, Gayla Crumb of Atlanta, Georgia, LaMeasia Booker of Atlanta, Georgia, Jacqueline Booker of Cassopolis; son, O’Dell Crumb of Cassopolis; numerous grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
