Billy Bryant Booker passed away on January 24, 2025 at the age of 87 in Houston, Texas.  Billy was born on January 25, 1937 in Sacul, Texas to Lowell and Maurine Booker. Billy is survived by: his wife, Beryl Taquino Booker; daughter, Dawn Laird; sister, Joy Booker Richards; grandchild, Jason Laird and wife, Elizabeth Laird; grandchild, James Laird; great grandchild, Archer Laird; nieces, Donna Richards Webb and husband, Kevan Webb, and Monica Richards Rosowski; great nieces, Melanie Rosowski and Anna Rosowski; and numerous family members and friends.  He was preceded in death by his father, Lowell Booker; mother, Maurine Pitman Booker; sister, Earlene Booker Skelton; brother-in-law, Bruce Richards; nephew, Rodney Richards; great nephew, Riley Webb; and daughter, Donna Strahan.

When his nation called he answered by joining the Unites States Air Force. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Stephen F. Austin State University and a Master’s Degree from Penn State.  Bill worked as a computer programmer and was always interested in the world of technology.  He loved to go on the Navajo Mission trip with University Baptist Church.  He enjoyed traveling and playing bridge with family and friends.

A memorial will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at University Baptist Church (Sanctuary), 16106 Middlebrook Drive, Houston, Texas 77059. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in Billy Booker’s memory may do so to either UBC Foundation (UBC Foundation | University Baptist Church-Houston) or a charity of your choice.