In Memory Of
Booker T. Levesque, Jr.
1926
2019
Booker T. Levesque, Jr.
May 7, 1926 — October 15, 2019
On Tuesday, October 15, 2019, Mr. Booker T. Levesque Jr. of 621 Winthrop Street in Toledo, Ohio entered eternal rest at his home surrounded by loving family. Mr. Booker suffered a (CVA) stroke July 2, 2019 subsequently receiving supportive compassionate Hospice care.
He was born May 7, 1926 in Wynne, Arkansas to the union of the late Booker T. Sr. and Leola (Jones) Levesque.
Mr. Booker retired from Libby Owens Ford in Rossford, Ohio where he was a glass cutter. In addition, he was a renowned roofer and barber in Toledo for more than 60 years.
Mr. Booker was an avid reader. His expansive book collection includes an array of subject matter not limited to history, religion, suspense and how-to manuals. Some of his favorite hobbies included playing championship poker and pool with his friends. He had a passion for music-all things blues. His favorite gospel song was "Oh Lord I want you to help me". Mr. Booker didn't travel much and was not fond of air travel. As fate would have it, he took his first plane ride at age 90. He traveled to Washington DC and toured the White House. He also enjoyed the sport of boxing and was able to visit the Muhammad Ali center in Louisville, KY, which he enjoyed immensely. Mr. Booker thanks Southwest airline for helping to make his trip even more memorable by allowing him to sit in the cockpit!!!!!
Mr. Booker was known for his quick wit, his infectious smile, and his kind and compassionate spirit. His advice to many "Be careful what you ask for-you just might get it!". He experienced profound joy interacting with his grandchildren, great-grands, and great-great-grands.
Mr. Booker was preceded in death by his wife Ollie Mae Curry-Levesque and together they raised a family of 11 children. Five of which are deceased, Barbara, Renee, Tommy, Ed Louis, and Doris Jean; siblings, Douglas, Lucille, Nathaniel, Robert, Geneva Crump, Georgia L. Swayze, Mildred Allison, Ernest, and Loretta Jones.
He is survived by his sister, Mrs. Dorothy J. (Levesque) Phillips; children, Ardelia Levesque Shaw (Donald Shaw, Sr.), Donald Levesque (Inder Levesque), Brashea Levesque, Victor Levesque (Lynn Levesque), Charles Moran (Chucky), Anthony Thompson (Sonny), Telly Jermaine Hopings Levesque; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; he had a special place, in his heart for his nephew Eric Rich.
Family will receive friends Tuesday, October 22, 2019 from12:00 Noon to 6:00 P.M. for an Open House at his home, 621 Winthrop St., Toledo, OH 43620. Flowers or donations may be sent to 621 Winthrop St., Toledo, Ohio 43620.
To share memories and condolences with Booker's family please click on the "Share Memories Tab" above.
He was born May 7, 1926 in Wynne, Arkansas to the union of the late Booker T. Sr. and Leola (Jones) Levesque.
Mr. Booker retired from Libby Owens Ford in Rossford, Ohio where he was a glass cutter. In addition, he was a renowned roofer and barber in Toledo for more than 60 years.
Mr. Booker was an avid reader. His expansive book collection includes an array of subject matter not limited to history, religion, suspense and how-to manuals. Some of his favorite hobbies included playing championship poker and pool with his friends. He had a passion for music-all things blues. His favorite gospel song was "Oh Lord I want you to help me". Mr. Booker didn't travel much and was not fond of air travel. As fate would have it, he took his first plane ride at age 90. He traveled to Washington DC and toured the White House. He also enjoyed the sport of boxing and was able to visit the Muhammad Ali center in Louisville, KY, which he enjoyed immensely. Mr. Booker thanks Southwest airline for helping to make his trip even more memorable by allowing him to sit in the cockpit!!!!!
Mr. Booker was known for his quick wit, his infectious smile, and his kind and compassionate spirit. His advice to many "Be careful what you ask for-you just might get it!". He experienced profound joy interacting with his grandchildren, great-grands, and great-great-grands.
Mr. Booker was preceded in death by his wife Ollie Mae Curry-Levesque and together they raised a family of 11 children. Five of which are deceased, Barbara, Renee, Tommy, Ed Louis, and Doris Jean; siblings, Douglas, Lucille, Nathaniel, Robert, Geneva Crump, Georgia L. Swayze, Mildred Allison, Ernest, and Loretta Jones.
He is survived by his sister, Mrs. Dorothy J. (Levesque) Phillips; children, Ardelia Levesque Shaw (Donald Shaw, Sr.), Donald Levesque (Inder Levesque), Brashea Levesque, Victor Levesque (Lynn Levesque), Charles Moran (Chucky), Anthony Thompson (Sonny), Telly Jermaine Hopings Levesque; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; he had a special place, in his heart for his nephew Eric Rich.
Family will receive friends Tuesday, October 22, 2019 from12:00 Noon to 6:00 P.M. for an Open House at his home, 621 Winthrop St., Toledo, OH 43620. Flowers or donations may be sent to 621 Winthrop St., Toledo, Ohio 43620.
To share memories and condolences with Booker's family please click on the "Share Memories Tab" above.
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