Larry Eugene “Jay" or "Jay Bird” Booker departed this life on December 18, 2025 at Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center, in Macon, GA. Larry was born, September 15, 1954 in Franklin TN, to the parents of M. A. McKissack and Katherine Booker.
Larry leaves to mourn his passing: devoted sister, Emma Booker; brothers, John (Beverly) Booker, Charles Henry Booker and devoted brother, Tony E. Terrell; devoted friends, Carl Steele, Willie Highsmith and Helen Highsmith; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Mr. Booker will lie in state on Friday, December 26, 2025 from 2 until 5 at the funeral home.
Visitation with family Saturday, December 27, 2025 from 1 until 2 at West Harpeth Primitive Baptist Church, 4141, Franklin, Tennessee with funeral to follow. Elder Jarrell Marable, officiating and Elder Bernard Jones, eulogist.
Interment Tuesday at 11:00 A.M., December 30, 2025 at Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, Pregam, Tennessee.
To the family I send my heartfelt condolences along with love and healing prayers RIHP Jaybird you will never be forgotten.
To the Booker family. We send our deepest condolences for the loss of a very precious soul. He was a beautiful person. His heart was as big as the world. We already miss you Baby Brother. The Ponderosa is not the same. My ride now is different. Our Sunday Dinners will not be the same. We thank the Lord for our special time with you. We will always remember you and your kindness. Thanks for the memories Willie & Helen❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Family, I offer my sincerest condolences to you during this time. Larry Eugene Booker, My Brother you would always have smile on your face that was infectious to all around. Sleep In Peace My Brother
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