Billy Gene Booker Jr., embarked on his heavenly journey on June 3rd, 2025, leaving behind a legacy rich with compassion, courage, and unwavering faith.

Born on the 18th day of July in the year 1956, in the warm and welcoming town of Kaufman, Texas, Billy was a beacon of hope and a pillar of strength in our community. His earthly journey began as the cherished son of Billy Gene Booker Sr. and Bessie Mae Thomas Booker, who preceded him in joining the Lord's embrace.

Billy was blessed to be a father to Princess Booker, Allen Booker, Ricky Render and Amanda Beamon. Billy married the love of his life Mary D. Johnson, and the Lord saw fit to extend Billy's fatherly reach, adding two fine sons Joseph and Malachi Booker. Billy also has two brothers, Richard Booker and Roderick Thomas that cherish his memory. A large extended family that includes nieces, nephews, cousins, and his beloved Bethlehem Baptist Church Family will miss him dearly. 

A man of service and sacrifice, Billy honored his country by serving in the United States Navy. His commitment to his fellow man continued through his educational pursuits at Grayson College, where he majored in counseling. It was this path that led him to his calling as a peer counselor at the Veterans Administration in Bonham, Texas. His dedication never wavered, even when his sight did, serving with love and empathy until the Lord called him home.

Billy's spirit was a flame that burned brightly in Bethlehem Baptist Church, where he served as a youth advisor, choir member, and armor bearer. His devotion extended beyond the church walls, acting as a liaison to the VA in Bonham, ensuring that his brothers and sisters in arms received the care and support they deserved.

To know Billy was to know a man of courageous heart, a generous soul, and a faith-filled servant of the Lord. He walked this earth with a purpose, touching lives and lifting spirits with his unwavering belief in the goodness of the Lord.

As we say farewell to Billy Gene Booker Jr., let us hold fast to the memories he leaves behind, the wisdom he imparted, and the love he shared. His journey on earth may have reached its sunset, but the dawn of his eternal life has just begun. May he rest in the glory of the Lord, as we find comfort in knowing that we will meet him again on those golden streets of Heaven.

Let us carry forth his legacy in our hearts and actions, striving to live with the same courage, generosity, and faith that defined Billy's life. He has fought the good fight, he has finished the race, he has kept the faith. Now, a crown of righteousness awaits him, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to him on that day—and not only to him, but also to all who have longed for His appearing.