Eddie Lee Booker Sr., age 91, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, in Blytheville, Arkansas. Born on April 9, 1934, in Frenchman Bayou, Arkansas, he lived a long and meaningful life rooted in faith, family, and community.

Eddie was a devoted member of New Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church in Blytheville, where his presence was a constant source of strength and fellowship. His commitment to his church reflected the values that guided his life—faithfulness, and love for others.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Fonzette Booker; his parents, Arthur Booker and Laura Smith; and four daughters: Mary Smith, Sandra Booker, Stella Young, and Patricia Diamond. Their memories live on through the many lives Eddie touched during his lifetime.

Eddie leaves behind a legacy carried forward by his children: four sons—Eddie Lee Booker Jr. of Blytheville, AR; Larry Williams of Detroit, MI; Charles Booker of Chicago, IL; and Vincent Booker of Chicago, IL—and four daughters—Shelby (Tommy) Smith of Blytheville, AR; Georgia Jackson of Blytheville, AR; Amy (Michael) Templeton of Joliet, IL; and Dorothy (Roy) Hall of Hinesville, GA. He is also remembered by his sister Virgie Lee Jackson of Little Rock, AR.

His family extends across generations with a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren who will continue to honor his memory through their lives.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at New Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church located at 1425 S. Elm St., Blytheville, Arkansas 72315. The funeral service will follow at the same location at 2:00 PM.

Eddie Lee Booker Sr.'s life was one marked by resilience and devotion. May his memory bring comfort to those who knew him and serve as a lasting reminder of the strength found in faith and family.