Mr. Leroy Booker, Sr. was born November 17,1947. He was the 9th child of 14 children to Odis and LOD Booker of the Mount Union community of Jasper County. He graduated from Kirbyville High School in 1967. Leroy loved sports and excelled in football. He received a full scholarship from the University of Southwestern Louisiana to play football. He received a bachelor's degree in business from USL. Leroy was a quiet and humble person. But when he was on the football field, he was known for his hard hitting and ability to run over the opposition. After graduation from USL, he remained in Lafayette La. where he was employed with several companies over the years. He was married to Betty Thomas, and they had two sons, Leroy Jr and Jeremeh Booker.

Leroy retired for medical reasons after many years at the Auto Zone Distribution center in Lafayette. He returned home to Mount Union after he retired. He was an active member of the Springhill Missionary Baptist Church. He loved being back home and living on the family farm. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and the company of his siblings.

Leroy was preceded in death by his father and mother Odis and LOD, his brothers Isiah, Lesley, William Wade and Alton.

He is survived by his sons - Leroy and Jeremeh (Angela), grandchildren Aria Angelle, Jeremeh Jr, and Ethan Booker. Other family, sisters Mable Berrott, Opal Flanagan, brothers Lee James (Barbara), Alphonso (Ruth), Odis (Lois), Chester, Alvin, Kirk (Glenda), Floyd (Clementine) and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.