St. Clair Booker
1927-02-04 2021-04-05
st. Clair was the second child born to the union of St. Clair and Idonia Booker. He attended Copernicus Elementary and Lindbloom and Dunbar High School. He was drafted into the US Army before finishing High school. Through his sister Marie, he met and eventually married the love of his life, Audrey Cloyd. They shared many wonderful experiences together and loved to travel with friends and family. He was an avid Jazz loverr and had an extensive Jazz collection. He worked at Dial Chemical for several years before starting a Limousine service with a friend. Later he was employed by Union Carbide and ended up at National Tea Co. as the 1st black Urban Exec. In 1966 he joined SCLC Rainbow Push Coalition. He began as a volunter and served in many areas there. St. Clair and Rev. Jackson began a father/son relationship and they traveled the world together for over 20 years. He joined Fellowship Baptist Church and served in many capacities there. In later years he joined Centennial MBC and attended faithfully until his wife's health began to decline. St. Clair leaves to cherish his memory a Sister, a Brother, three In-laws, eight Nieces and a host of other relatives and friends