Our beloved father, Wayne Edward Booker, Sr. died in his home surrounded by his three children on August 21, 2023 at the age of 85.
He was born in Peoria,IL in December 1937. His family moved to Fort Wayne, IN where Wayne played the trombone in the H.S. band. Wayne and his late wife Rachel Carolyn first met and bonded over their mutual appreciation for Christian ministry and church choirs at Bob Jones University and continued to share this love throughout their marriage of 50 years.
Wayne and Carolyn ministered together in several churches across four different states modeling, discipling, hosting, encouraging many in gospel ministry over their years together.
He leaves behind three children: Ed (Jennifer) Booker of Indianapolis, IN, Susan Booker of Woodstock, GA, Michael (Kristy) Booker of St. Louis, MO. He was also blessed with seven grandchildren: Stacy Robinson, Stephen Booker, Joshua Booker, Caleb Booker, Jonny Booker, Isaac Booker, Kenzie Booker.. Finally, two great-grandchildren: Jude Booker and Miles Robinson – and two more great-grandchildren on the way.
Wayne was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Rachel Carolyn Booker.
The funeral will be held at Lebanon Baptist Church, Roswell, GA on Saturday, August 26th at 11AM. It will be preceded by a visitation at Lebanon at 10AM. All friends and family are welcome.