Born November 9,1944, to Sara Lee Washington and Willie A Washington in Fort Worth Texas. Growing up in Denver Colorado, he joined the Air Force, and after discharge, he returned to Denver. Booker T decided to move to Seattle where he stayed with two of his uncles from Texas. He completed 2 years of college, then went to work for Boeing which led him to join Local 32 where he was a welder for 25 years. He also worked 32 years at UW's Steam Plant, where he retired at age of 73. In retirement he enjoyed frequent trips to Hawaii and Ocean Shores, spending time laughing and eating with family and friends. July 4th 2021 he was called home. He is survived by his wife and son, Jacquie Washington & Booker T. Washington, Jr., also father to Tonya Blair, (Samuel Sales), Venus Mollette/Glen, and Ronald Lewis. The Jackson family (Seattle & Texas). Many Extended family, friends and co-workers.
Booker T Washington Memorial Service; Friday, July 23rd 12pm, Maranatha Seventh day Adventist Church, 7132 43rd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Rest In Peace brother-thank you for sharing your knowledge and all of the positive interactions at UW steam plant.