1954
Ulysses
2023
Ulysses S. Booker, Sr.
March 12, 1954 — January 30, 2023
Ulysses S. Booker, Sr. known by many as “Vess”, transitioned on Monday, January 30, 2023, at his residence. He was born on Friday, March 12, 1954, to James Alfred Booker Sr. and Betty Mae Banks Booker.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James Alfred Booker Sr. and Betty Mae Banks Booker and brother James “Junie” Alfred Booker Jr.
Vess is survived by his two sons: Ulysses Sylvester Booker Jr. and Damian O’Shay Booker (Patricia); as well as a grandson Ty’Shaunn Booker. He is also survived by a devoted and loving friend, Roberta Blair of Madison Heights, VA.
He is survived by nine siblings, Deborah “Kay” Williams (Kenneth), Bettie “Ann” Johnson, Lorenza “Ray” Booker (Daphne), Connie Booker (Kendall), Wanda Booker Edwards (Keith), Phyllis West (Franklin), Nadine Jones (Edward), Sherman Booker, and Natasha Booker; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Vess retired from Buncher Railcar Services after almost 20 years of service. Always one to keep busy, Vess loved working on his cars and other projects in the yard as well as helping others whenever he could. He shared his passion for cars and music with both of “his boys”.
A celebration of Life will be held on 2 p.m. Friday, February 3, 2023, at Scott Zion Baptist Church. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the service in the Church Cemetery. His remains will lie in repose Thursday, February 2, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home Madison Heights Chapel.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights is assisting the family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James Alfred Booker Sr. and Betty Mae Banks Booker and brother James “Junie” Alfred Booker Jr.
Vess is survived by his two sons: Ulysses Sylvester Booker Jr. and Damian O’Shay Booker (Patricia); as well as a grandson Ty’Shaunn Booker. He is also survived by a devoted and loving friend, Roberta Blair of Madison Heights, VA.
He is survived by nine siblings, Deborah “Kay” Williams (Kenneth), Bettie “Ann” Johnson, Lorenza “Ray” Booker (Daphne), Connie Booker (Kendall), Wanda Booker Edwards (Keith), Phyllis West (Franklin), Nadine Jones (Edward), Sherman Booker, and Natasha Booker; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Vess retired from Buncher Railcar Services after almost 20 years of service. Always one to keep busy, Vess loved working on his cars and other projects in the yard as well as helping others whenever he could. He shared his passion for cars and music with both of “his boys”.
A celebration of Life will be held on 2 p.m. Friday, February 3, 2023, at Scott Zion Baptist Church. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the service in the Church Cemetery. His remains will lie in repose Thursday, February 2, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home Madison Heights Chapel.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights is assisting the family.
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