There is NOT A DAY that goes by that I don’t think of something that Cary and I did together. I am currently in Hilton Head SC and during my morning walk on the beach I saw these two guys having fun a t the oceans edge….it reminded me of our time together at the beach in New Jersey during one of my visits there. My brother and I shared a VERY SPECIAL BOND as close as any genetic brothers could. He’s probably UP STAIRS now telling some corny joke. I miss him so much!

Cary Booker inspired many people with his caring, and the joyful taking of responsibility. He did his best for society, both near and further away. He was a devoted husband and father. His faith supported him and his family.
I wish he were still here.

Memories of Cary continue to bring a smile to those left behind. Cary had a caring heart, a one of a kind style, and a huge capacity to make others laugh in the most trying and difficult circumstances. I will always remember Cary's protrayal of the old toothless person, during "Joke Night" at Thanksgivingfest. I believe him to be in his forever, heaven home-still trying to influence good works here on earth. Namaste my friend. Be abundantly blessed.

I STILL MISS MY BROTHER SO MUCH. I OFTEN THINK OF THE GREAT MEMORIES I HAVE OF THE GOOD TIMES HE LEMUEL (MY OTHER BROTHER)AND I SHARED.
SONNY

I have just learned that Cary Booker has passed. He was my marketing manager back in the 70's at IBM. He had a very profound influence on me as a manager and mentor. I have never forgotten him. May he rest in peace.

As November approaches, I think of the good times we all had at Thanksgiving. It will never be the same now that Cary has left us, but the memories will last forever.

Rest In Peace, Mr. Booker

The memory I enjoy the most of my Uncle Cary was during my college years when he and Aunt Carolyn opened their home to me and my sisters while we were working at IBM for the summer.

He was lying on the couch with his wife cradled in his arms beside him, all the kids were sitting on the floor and everyone was relaxed. We were listening to an LP record of Richard Pryor and all of us were laughing are heads off.

I was quietly moved at the love he naturally demonstrated for his wife and family and how easily they worked together as a family. Although he lived on the other side of the country, I know he took a genuine interest in me and my life.

I have many other moments similar to this but the consistent theme in all of them was a compassionate and generous man who had the ability to connect and inspire those around him. I am a better person for knowing him and I regret that my children, my son’s especially, didn’t have more time to know him.

I have only VERY FOND memories of Cary. He was a REAL brother to me and I never thought of him as anything else. Cary, Lemuel and I were inseperable.Whenever I talk about the Pilgrim family I always say that I have two brothers and one sister. I really miss him so much and think about him all the time and the great times we had together. Sonny

Cary was the greatest brother-in-law one could have.
Someone once said "A man is no better than that he leaves behind".
Cary left behind so many good memories, good deeds, hilarious good times, wisdom (sometimes you wondered about) but in the end he was right on target.

I remember Cary most during Thanksgiving, in the many years we hosted the Thanksgiving gatherings at Hilton Head. Cary kept the "fest" in Thanksgivingfest by cheering us up every time we had a disagreement or were under pressure. His jokes and kidding around always made us laugh and kept our spirits high until we forgot about all the stress!

Carolyn and the Boys, I have thought of Cary so many times in the last year. It's always brought fond memories of days before Carolyn & Cary were married, when the boys were toddlers and of course there was joke night at Thanksgivingfest.  Once again I point to "Afterglow" because it expresses my feelings so well. Be abundantly blessed.

Cary,
Your wishes in "AfterGlow" have been accomplished. I'm sorry that you're not among us, but even as I write this, I'm aware that I'm smiling. It's a warm, caring centered "hi-five-you did it" smile. We all have to cross the bar, but you did it with a style that is unique and caring. Be abundantly blessed in your transitioned form. Thanks for letting us share your world.

Such a wonderful tribute. I lost my father several years ago and know that the foundation upon which Mr Booker stood and his legacy will guide your family (often in whispers) for generations.