Booker Terrell Dorsey Book was born 21 January 1953, in Hollandale, Mississippi, into the family of L.Z. and Estella Cleo (Armstrong) Dorsey , who preceded Booker in death along with his sisters who preceded him in death, Fannie Bell Dorsey and Floritine Peggy Baker. Booker was the thirteenth of sixteen children. He accepted Christ as his personal Savior, in 1965 at 12 years old, under the Pastorate of Reverend Eugene G. Montgomery at the Mt. Tabor MB Church in Hopedale, Mississippi. He remained a member there until relocating to Markham, Illinois in 1972. Booker graduated from Rolling Fork High School, Rolling Fork, Mississippi in 1971 and attained an Associate Degree in Business Administration from LaSalle University in Chicago, Illinois. Booker was a retiree of General Motors Electro-Motive Division (Diesel-Electric Locomotive Manufacturer) in LaGrange, Illinois. His career spanned working as both a Machinist and Quality Assurance Inspector. In addition to two stints in LaGrange, Booker was assigned, for several years, to the Hales-Thorpe Service Branch of EMD in Baltimore, Maryland. Booker was a member of several Masonic Orders: Master Mason of Garden City Lodge#59, 32nd Degree Mason of Western Consistory #28, and a Noble of the Mystic Shrine of Arabic Temple #44 affiliates of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge State of Illinois and its Jurisdiction. At his parting this life, under the Pastorate of Pastor Denise Settles, he was a member and an ordained Deacon of the First Baptist Church of Woodland Park, Bitely, Michigan. Booker leaves to morn his demise: his very loving and devoted wife Carrie Dorsey (Owens) of Woodland, Park;, three daughters Antoinette Butler of Chicago, Illinois, Juanita Butler-Davis (Antonio) of Chicago, Illinois, Monicca Saloane of Indianapolis, Indiana, eight grand children; thirteen brothers and sisters: Ruby Moses of Chicago, Illinois, Johnny Dorsey of Chicago, Illinois, Estella McClay (Rev John H.) of Anniston, Alabama, L.Z. Dorsey, Jr. (Delores) of Markham, Illinois, Hazel Mayers of Waukegan, Illinois, Pastor Henry Dorsey (Carlean) of Muskegon, Michigan, Helen Miller (Albert) of Markham, Illinois, Leandrew Dorsey (Gloria) of Montgomery, Alabama, Nancy Brannon (Melvin) of Markham, Illinois, Ilean Pelmore (Eddie) of Champaign, Illinois, Pastor Bruce Dorsey (Vera) of Hopedale, Mississippi, Ronald Dorsey of Montgomery, Alabama, and Pastor Billy Dorsey (Patricia) Shreveport, Louisiana; one Aunt: Fannie Nash of Memphis, Tennessee; and a very, very large host of Nephews, Nieces, Cousins, and friends. Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 23, 2007 from the Crandell Funeral Home Fremont Chapel with Pastor Denise Settles of the First Baptist Church of Woodland Park, Bitely presiding with interment in the Merrill Township Cemetery. Friends can consider memorial contributions to the First Baptist Church of Woodland Park for contributions in lieu of flowers. Friends may send a condolence or share a memory online at www.crandellfh.com. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home Fremont Chapel. Click here to post a condolence or memory of Booker T. Dorsey on-line I would like to take this time to extend my condolences to Aunt Carrie, Nita & Ann on the lost of my favorite uncle. We shared a lot of good times together and trips. We moved to Baltimore together and moved back to Chicago around the same time. We even bought our homes in the same neighborhood. We even bought some of the same cars. Uncle Book was my mentor and H.E.R.O and will be deeply missed. He was always there for myself and my sister Trena. He even made it to her funeral while being terminally ill. Rest on my Masonic brother and uncle.....rest in peace. Tyrone L. Miller Posted 6/19/07 Well, Book it is hard to see you go and you will never be forgotten. You have really been a good brother to me and my family. I could always count on you. We have shared a lot of good times together. We love you, so we are not going to say bye, bye however we shall say so long until we meet again with our heavenly father who has already prepared a place for us. Booker you have labored all your life and now it is time for refreshment. Enjoy your rest and Enjoy your wings. We will love you always Albert & Helen Miller (your sister) Posted 6/19/07 On behalf of the Brown Family, it is with sincere sympathy and pain that we extend our condolences and prayers to Carrie and family, and to anyone affected by the loss of my Uncle Booker. Hold on to the Memories. My Uncle's Legacy is a strong blueprint for young men to follow. God first, Family, then Friends. Always sacraficing for the betterment of those around him will be my most indelible memory of him. We must allow time and prayer to be the medicine that heals. Frank L. Brown Sr. son of Hazel Brown sister of Booker Dorsey. Posted 6/19/07 Tyrone Miller and Family, Even in your sadness, we pray that you find comfort in knowing that others care. God bless you and your family with new hope and peace in the days ahead. Mr. and Mrs. Rodney L. White and Family Posted 6/20/07 On behalf of the South family, we want to send our condolences to Aunt Carrie and her family. Uncle Book will be missed, but not forgotten. We know both him and Trena are looking down on and watching over us with the rest of our beloved ones that have passed on. We love you Uncle Book, R.I.P. Candis, Shannon, and Teyshaun Posted 6/20/07 To Our Extended Family...... I want all of you to know that the really neat thing about courage in times such as this, is that it shows up when you need it. Uncle Book has truely left his footprints on all of our hearts, and although time and distance has kept many of us near but o so far apart, we are still close when it comes to matters of the heart. To Aunt Carrie, Nita, Ann, you're in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless! Kimberly A Miller and Family Posted 6/21/07 No more pain, no more sorrows, no more tears. Formal things are passed away and we will praise God in Heaven. From: John & Estella McClay. Sister of Booker Dorsey Posted 6/21/07 To the Family of Cuzin Booker, Our deepest and sincerest sympathy are with your family ......You are in my thoughts and prayers, God Bless. Cuzin Mary, & Family Glen Allan, Ms. Posted 6/21/07 Goodness, Booker, it really is hard to believe that you are no longer here physically but I know that spiritually you will always be looking over us. From childhood into adulthood, I have some fond memories of cookouts, reunions, visits to Greenville, and a host of phone calls that we have shared. When I first got the news of your passing, it hurt deeply but I know that God has a greater plan in store for you and you are now resting in our Savior's presence where we will all meet again someday. You will but dearly missed and certainly never forgotten. I love you......rest in peace. (Jermarra Jones- daughter of Mary Cal) Posted 6/22/07 To: Carrie and the Dorsey Family We wish to express our sincere condolence to you and all members of the Dorsey family. We all will miss Booker T. very much. We have to hang on to Jesus' promise of a resurrection in the fast approaching new system of things. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We love you all and share your sorrow. The Pelmore Family in Houston Posted 6/22/07 First, I give honor and thanks to God, for knowing just how much we can bear, although the load get heavy, you're never left alone to bear it all. Dear Carrie, You've been a wife above many, you stayed by your husband's side until the end. God bless you Nita, Ann, Brother's, Sister's, Aunt Fannie, May Cal and the entire family. We're praying For You !! With Love From Otis and Sarah Armstrong 1st Cousins Offer unto God Thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High: And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me. Psalms 50:14-15 Posted 6/22/07 We are very saddon of the passing of Booker Dorsey. He will truely be missed. He was someone you would love to be around and enjoy him always. To Carrie and the girls keep ya head up and keep him in your hearts because he will always be there if you keep him there. Love you all always and we will always keep you in our prayers forever. Love always your cousins Kimberly, Melvin, & Kieonia Lewis of Memphis,TN Posted 6/22/07 To a very Special Cousin I'm hurting as I write this. I just can't believe that you are gone. It is so hard to say goodbye. I will never forget the good times that we have shared over the years. You were the only person that my mom would let me go to Chicago with and when we would get together we would always reminisce about that trip. I know that you are walking around Heaven in all of it glory but one of these days you just look for me in Heaven one day and I'll be there. Carrie, hold you head up because you have fought a good fight and I praise you for the work you have done. I will always be here for you. Love you MARY Cal (Mae Cal Posted 6/22/07 With Deepest Sympathy to our love one. From Airell and Shanna Dukes and Family (Son of Jean) Greenville, MS Posted 6/22/07 First to my cousin Carrie, Thank you for being their for my cousin Booker all those years. And again Thank you for the patience God gave you and the Strength to do the things that you did for our Dearly Beloved Booker. For we know that with God's grace you went all the way. Not some of the way but all the way. And we truly Thank You we Love you Now and Forever. May God Bless you and forever keep you. Your Cousin and Family Irvin & Shirley (Jean) Dukes Cassandra,Ashley,Anthony Miles Jr. Posted 6/23/07 To my cousin Carrie , I am deeply hurt to know that I can't call and tell You and Booker I am on my way and pick me up for you know Booker and I were cousin but we got a long like sister and brother. Their was nothing I asked him for he would not give me and the same thing went for you and me for we Love each other unconditionally. we always had something to Laugh about. Life or just the children. We will truly miss him. But Thank God for that beautiful Flower he gave us to Love and that we did. Cousin I Love you always, Mae Cal Posted 6/23/07 Dear Carrie, To God be the Glory for the good things he has done. We will truly miss Booker. For nephew reminded me of my brother every time I looked at him. He would always say or do something that would remind me of L.Z. and then he would Laugh when I say Boy you sound like L.Z. and dress like him to. He would just Laugh and say "Well that's my DADDY and smile". He would always stop to see me no matter how much time he had in town. I will truly miss him but God knows best. God want the best flowers we have. Hold your head up for you done a good job and held out until the end. As God would say Carrie job well done. Love Aunt Fannie Nash Posted 6/23/07 Hey Book! I went by you and Carrie's house for the first time. I was sitting on yall front porch, when suddenly the wind started blowing and I could feel your presence. At that moment I knew you were glad we came to visit. I could hear your voice saying make yourself at home. I know you are doing better than better with our Father which art in heaven.I know about now you have met up with the other siblings and love ones. I know you're having a good time, much better than the good times you had here on earth. One of these days sooner or later we will be reunited with you guys. And when that day come we'll continue to have a Hallelujah good time. Carrie we Love you! We send our condolences to you and your family. May GOD be with you always Love Sue, Melvin, Daphne, Lee, Craig, Cynthia, Maurice The Neal-Brannon Family Posted 6/25/07 Carrie: Let me say that I want you to know that I will never forget about the trips that I made to Chicago and how nice you and Booker treated me. It was unbelievable. Anybody would have thought that you had known me all you life. When we left both times you gave me a hug and he gave me a handshake and told me I was always welcome. You have my deepest sympathy. May the Lord Bless you real good. John Warren (Friend of Mary Cal) Posted 6/28/07 hey daddy, it's kind of hard to say goodbye to you. i may not have alot of memories of you like everyone else, but the few i have i am truly greatful. you may not have been there at times but you were there when it mattered most, you were able to see your grandaughters from birth until your passing, and that means alot to me. i will deeply miss you, i wish we had more time together but god had other plans. i will continue to let my girls know how much you loved them. this past year has been rough for me but through the grace of god i have managed to accept your absence, it hurted the most for me because there was no goodbye between us. but i am pretty sure you saw my pain and i am leaning on jesus to see me through. I LOVE YOU AND I MISS YOU SO MUCH. Carrie, you have been so good to me, accepting me in your home with open arms, and a loving heart, i am truly blessed that my daddy had you by his side. you are a phenominal woman. i thank god for you. with love, MONICCA,and family(CHODI, DEMONI, DECAYA) Posted 8/4/2008