James Edward “Jimmy” Booker, 87, of Huxford, AL, passed away on October 29, 2026, in Huxford, AL. He was born on January 16, 1939, in Century, FL, to R. C. and Leita Booker.

He was a resident of Huxford, AL, his whole life. His parents bought the farm in Huxford, AL in 1930 that he farmed all his life. After graduation, he joined the Alabama National Guard. He married Deanie Drew in 1963, and this November, they would have been married 63 years. He loved farming, which also included the help of his boys: Eddie, Todd, and Jamie. Then later, the grandchildren helped on the farm. Jimmy was a member of Huxford Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, R.C. and Leita Booker; his stepmother, Berniece Booker; and two sisters, Sara Abernathy and Margaret Etheridge.

He is survived by his wife, Deanie Booker; three sons, Eddie (Monica) Booker, Todd Booker, and Jamie (Melanie) Booker; and his grandchildren: Travis Booker, Lane (Laura) Booker, John Reese Booker, and Jordan Booker.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tad McMullen officiating. Interment will follow in Huxford Baptist Church Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Travis Booker, Lane Booker, John Reese Booker, Barry Etheridge, Seth Matheny, George Laurie, and Gerry Espey.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 2, 2026, from 12:00 noon until service time at 1:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Huxford Baptist Church Cemetery fund or a charity of your choice.

The Booker family would like to give their thanks to his caregivers, Lillie English, Pattie Riley, Keisha Wallace, Sharon Smith, and the nurses at Southern Care Hospice.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.