Edward Booker

Obituary For Edward Booker

Edward Booker, a resident of Spartanburg, South Carolina, peacefully gained his wings on September 2, 2026, following a very short illness, just two weeks shy of his 99th birthday.
Born in Spartanburg on September 16, 1927, Edward was the beloved eldest son of the late Correll and Lila Mae Booker.

He attended Fairforest High School in his hometown and built a strong legacy of hard work throughout his life. Professionally, Edward was employed with Valley Falls Mill and Spartan Mill before retiring from Southside Baptist Church in the 1980s.

Edward was remembered by all who knew him as a very kind and gentle man. A wonderful husband and father, he was blessed with a marvelous sense of humor and a natural gift for bringing joy and laughter to those around him.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by: his devoted wife of 45 years, Elwillie Foster Booker; his sister, Corrie Booker Dogan; and son, Ricky Booker.

Edward’s legacy of love and laughter will live on through his surviving family:Brother, Napoleon Booker of Prince George, Virginia; Nephew, Marvin Booker(raised in the home) Aiken, SC; Children, Charles Booker , Madison, WI, Alethea Booker (Jerry), Boiling Springs, SC, Albert Booker (Tammy), Fairfield, CA, Jerry Booker, Charleston, SC, Pamela Turner (John), Chesnee SC; Grandchildren, Rhoshanda McKelvey (Roy), Nichole Ferguson, Labresha Ferguson, Mo'Nesha Ferguson, Jacob Booker (Samantha), Jason Booker, Trey Booker, and Deandra Stewart (Antony); 7 cherished great-grandchildren; and a host of loving relatives and dear friends

The Family will receive friends on Friday, September 11, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the chapel.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel. Burial Will follow in the Harrison Grove Church Cemetery. Livestream will be available at: https://evt.live/edward-booker

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