Frank Albert Booker

Frank Albert Booker December 5, 1947 - March 29, 2007 Mr. Frank Albert Booker of Waco entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 29, 2007 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law in Robinson, Texas. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, at Pleasant Olive Baptist Church, 1600 League St. in Waco with Pastor Herb Lewis officiating. Burial will follow at Rosemound Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m – 7:00 p.m., prayer services will be held from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Monday, April 2, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel. He attended grade school through high school in Anson, Texas. At the age of 17, Frank joined the Job Corp in San Marcus. After he graduated, he was drafted into the military and served 2 tours of duty in Vietnam. He was injured and spent several months in the hospital in San Antonio. Mr. Booker moved to Waco in 1971 after being stationed at Fort Sills Oklahoma. He started his career at the V.A. Hospital in Waco in February 1972 through March 24, 2006 until his illness forced him to retire. He was a member of Greater Bosqueville Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor Allen Burr. He reunited with the Greater Macedonia Baptist Church, Pastor Herb Lewis. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Denise Booker, 2 daughters, Tasha Patrick Gaither, Tewanna Artis Hopkins, 1 son, Gavin Booker, his parents Ed & Loretta Booker of Waco, 5 sisters, Doris James Collins, Gwen James Jefferson, Debra BenjaminWiggins, Barbara Booker and Cheryl Booker, 4 brothers, Edward Booker, Michael Booker, Bobby Booker & Marlon DeRosse Ricketts. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, best friends Wanda F. Booker & Pastor Alvin Taylor, a special sister in law, LaNell Parker and a host of other relatives and friends. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our “Memorial Guestbook” at www.wilkirsonhatchbailey.com. Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey