William Emanuel "Billy" Bookman Jr.

April 19, 1953 - November 30, 2012

William Emanuel Bookman, Jr., affectionately known by his family as "Billy", was born on April 19, 1953 in Newberry County, South Carolina to Narvis Houseal Bookman Cook and the late William E. Bookman, Sr. He departed this earthly life and entered into the arms of Jesus on Friday, November 30, 2012. He was educated in the Richland County School System in South Carolina but, as a young adult he moved to Brooklyn, New York where he became a member of Refuge Temple Church. He was employed as an Independent Truck driver for over 20 years. Mr. Bookman, Jr. was preceded in death by his father and brother, Welton Bookman. Left to cherish loving and precious memories are: his mother, Narvis H. Bookman Cook of Little Mountain, SC; three daughters, Rena’ R. Geiger of Columbia, SC, Carmella Harding of Columbia, SC and Celicia Montgomery of New York; five sons, Clayton Murphy, Kevin Richardson, Stacey (Ayesha) Collins, and Nicholas Collins, all of Columbia, SC and Terrell Cook of New York; five sisters, Ernestine (Larry) Romey, Beverly Tucker, Darlene (Joe) Cook and Sheryll (Eugene) Solomon, all of Columbia, SC, Deborah Ann Stevenson of Daytona, FL; five brothers, Joe Cannon of Brooklyn, NY, Clarence Bookman, David Bookman, Calvin (Terry) Bookman and Garrett Bookman all of Wilson, NC; Thirteen grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.