Michael James Booker, Jr.
March 14, 2022
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Michael James Booker, Jr., age 43, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022 at his home in Des Moines.
Michael was born to Joyce Cooper and Michael James Booker, Sr. at Des Moines General Hospital on Friday, August 25, 1978 at 3:30 p.m. He graduated from Valley High School in 1997. He went on to earn his Associates Degree immediately after high school in Business. He worked for Wells Fargo as Customer Service Representative III for seven years and found that he enjoyed working from home.
“Little Michael”, as his friends and family referred to him, was an avid sports fan. He especially loved supporting the Barnstormers, Iowa State Cyclones, 49ers, Bulls, Red Sox, and Braves. He had varied interests that included watching WWE Wrestling and traveling with his cousin and best friend Rob to WWE shows in Arizona and Chicago. He also enjoyed watching the Ninja Turtles, the classic show Nightrider (the car Kitt), and was proud to be a “Trekkie”.
He is survived by his father, Michael James Booker, Sr.; mother, Joyce Cooper; grandmother, Betty Shepherd; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family.
Michael was preceded in death by his GRANDMOTHER, Helen G. Heath; grandfather, Ralph Booker; uncles, Ralph Mark, Jr. and George A. Booker; and his aunt, Velma (Jeannie) Price.
Services will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place at Glendale Cemetery after the funeral.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Barb
03/17/2022
Mike (Booker) its hard to believe you are gone. He was one of a kind and I really enjoyed meeting and knowing him over the last few years. He will be missed.. Booker(Mike) I hope you are finally getting the rest you were always looking for.. My condolences to all his family and friends.
Keyette
03/17/2022
i had the pleasure of meeting booker over 7 years ago. he was a very unique guy but he was very sweet and caring. i hate to hear about his passing and my thoughts and prayers are with all the people that had the pleasure of meeting him. rest in peace booker. you will be missed.
Mark
03/17/2022
Booker was one of the most authentic people I've ever met. My condolences to his family and those that were lucky enough to be his friend.
Amanda
03/16/2022
Booker will always hold a special place in my heart; someone who told it like it is, could always make me laugh, and was passionate about the things he loved (namely his podcast and Batman). Sincere condolences to his family.