Benjamin Turner Booker, Sr., 82, of Beaumont, died Thursday, January 20, 2005 at College Street Nursing Center in Beaumont.
He was a native and lifelong resident of Beaumont and a World War II Army Veteran. Benjamin was a retired operator with Texas US Chemical and was also a teacher for Beaumont Independent School District.
Survivors include his daughters, Velma L. Booker, Ida N. Franklin and Marsena A. Booker all of Beaumont and Treva M. Sullivan of Pearland; his sons, David N. Booker of Baytown, Benjamin T. Booker, Mark O. Booker and Paul J. Booker all of Beaumont; fourteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
His wife, Maebell Booker and his daughter, Claudia I. Booker preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, January 23, 2005 at Broussard’s Chapel, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Broussard’s Crematorium.
A gathering of family and friends will begin at 1:00 P.M. Sunday, January 23, 2005 until service time.
