God has called another gentle soul home. James Henry “Jim” Booker passed away on January 10, 2005 at the age of 69.
Jim was born in Newton, Texas on February 8, 1935 to C.A., Sr. and Stella Hubbard Booker. In all of his endeavors he exemplified kindness to others. He was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church having served as a Sunday School teacher as well as on various committees. He was a proud member of the Hamaco Sunday School Class.
Jim graduated from Lamar State College of Technology in 1964 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He also served in the United States Army and Army Reserve. Jim was affiliated with Masonic Lodge 286 Scottish Rite El Mina Temple. He retired as President of Hydro Engineering.
His loving family consists of his wife of 46 years, Barbara Montgomery “Totsy” Booker, his daughter, Dana Bondar and her husband Vitaly, his son, Ted Booker and his wife Tammy. He was affectionately known as “Pop” to his two precious grandchildren, Paige Booker and Nick Bondar.
Jim is also survived by his brother Frank Booker of Newton, Texas, his sisters, Mildred Simmons of Jasper, Texas and Patsy Brown of Bryan, Texas, as well as a host of friends. Preceding him in death were his parents and his brother, C.A. Booker, Jr.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 13, 2004 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Beaumont followed by burial at Lakeland Memorial Park in Burnet, Texas. A gathering of family and friends will be Wednesday 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 3195 Calder Suite 200, Beaumont, Texas 77702 or Trinity United Methodist Church, 3430 Harrison Avenue, Beaumont, Texas 77702.
The bible verse, which reflects the life of Jim Booker, is Micah 6:8 “And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”
