Booker, Richard L. – age 81 of Knoxville passed away on Monday, February 4, 2013. He retired from Knoxville Utilities Board with 34 years of service. Richard was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Richard loved fishing, hunting and gardening. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Alma Booker. He leaves to cherish his memory loving wife, Margie Booker of 59 years; sons, Richard (Angela Booker), Gilbert, Arizona, and Reginald (Diane Booker), Knoxville, TN; 3 grandchildren, O’Bryan, Eric, Chanel Booker and Jasmine; great-great-granddaughter, Caitlyn Booker; ex- daughter in-law, Mary Sue Booker; 4 sister in-laws; 4 brother in-laws; a host of other relatives and friends to include Patricia Wade and Lavern Lattimore. Special thanks to the NHC Staff and Caris Health Care. The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 10, 2013 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. with funeral service to follow at Unity Mortuary. Bishop, Zack Flack officiating. Interment will be Monday, February 11, 2013 at TN state Veterans cemetery John Sevier Highway at 1:30 p.m.
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Mrs. Booker,
I’m a good friend of Richard’s. I worked with him for many years in the Graphic Dept. at Oak Ridge National Lab. I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May you find peace in the memories of love shared to comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Without fear the way ahead¸ seems more distinct & clear- & we realize there’s nothing, we need ever face alone, for our heavenly Father loves us & our problems are his own. (Ps. 46:1) Jesus said I am the resurrection, & the life. He that exercises faith in me , though he dies, will come back to life. (John 11:25) In the Bible, the Greek word, translated “resurrection” literally means “ a standing up again” It implies that a person is restored to life, retaining his or her unique identity, personality, & memories. This gives us very much hope, for our future. There is a day coming when every person who has fallen asleep in death will wake up & live on a newly restored earth with us, never worrying about sickness or death anymore. I hope that you can find comfort & encouragement in the above verses or those of your own.(Acts 24:15, & Luke 7;12-14) What a wonderful hope, that of seeing our loved ones once again.