HR304 Summary

• Mourns the death of Mr. Nathaniel "Nat" Booker, Sr., who died on April 24, 2021, at age 89.

• Booker was born January 1, 1932, in Conecuh County, Alabama, to West Booker, Sr. and Madie Booker as the fourth of 13 children.

• Booker worked for Coca-Cola Bottling Company and was one of the first Black men in Alabama to star in a Coca-Cola commercial; he also led musical groups including Nat Booker and the Dynamics and The Gospel All Stars.

• Booker was drafted into the military in 1953 during the Korean War and was honorably discharged after completing his tour of duty.

• Booker is survived by 6 daughters, 5 sons, 44 grandchildren, 69 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great-grandchildren, and extended family and friends.