Mr. Booker T. Washington

Booker Talliaferro Washington, affectionally known as Booker T. was born on May 27, 1951, to late George D. Washington and Lorean Collins-Washington. He was the second born of eleven children. Booker T. graduated from McLaurin High School and earned a baseball scholarship to Jackson State University. He began his career at the Florence Battery Plant, and later worked for Mississippi Valley Gas, where he retired after many years of service. Booker T. married Alice Thomas, and from this union were one Daughter and three sons: Sheretha, Booker T. Washington Jr., Marcus and Norman. Booker T. was sports enthusiast, Booker T. loved baseball, football, basketball and bowling, but baseball was his true passion. He played summer baseball with the Morning Star Team and was known for his skill, and joyful spirit on the field. He also had the opportunity to play baseball in Oakland California. His favorite teams were New Orleans Saints and Jackson State Tigers. Booker T. also loved fishing and traveling and he had recently traveled to San Fransico where he experienced the city by car, boat and open double-decker bus, and crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, this trip was the most cherished and rememberable. He would never forget. Booker T. was known for being a natural jokester, and his infectious hissing laugh left lasting memories with all who knew him. His favorite drink was Coca-Cola, which he fondly called " the real thing, right under god." Booker Taliaferro Washington departed this life on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, while in the care of his son, Marcus. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Booker T. Washington Jr., his sister Jeanette Eloise Washington and brothers Milton Washinton, Wyatt Dennis Washington and George "Fred" Washington. He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Sheretha, Marcus and Norman, Nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren, his loving friend Faye, all of Jackson MS, four sisters Mildred of Dallas TX. Annette of Florence Ms. Lue Rean (Grant) of Manteca Ca. Cythia (Keith) of Florence Ms. George Jr of Florence Ms. and Donald (Shesheko) of Grand Prairie Tx. and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mr. Booker T. Washington

May 27, 1951 - January 13, 2026