DOVER - DeAngelo Booker passed away in his sleep on Dec. 29, 2018 in Dover. He was born in Portsmouth, Va. on Jan. 1963 to Harold and Minnie Booker.
After graduating High School, he made the decision of joining the military. Joining the U.S. Air Force, he showed his loyalty and dedication to his nation. While serving he met his beautiful wife, Maria Rojas. Over an adventurous 32 years of love, they had their beloved daughters, Alyssa and Adriana Booker-Rojas. This everyday warrior filled their lives with love, laughter and protection. He enjoyed fishing, spoiling his pets, fixing/repairing just about anything and playing the Lotto. He dedicated over 20 years of work in the maintenance department to Kraft Foods, DGR, Whispering Meadows and lastly to Morgan Communities. DeAngelo was often referred to as admirable and loyal by friends, co-workers and family. His favorite quote was "I can fix just about anything, but I can't fix stupid."
Celebration of life service will be held on Saturday Jan. 5, 2019 at 4 p.m. at Bennie Smith Funeral Home, 717 W Division St Dover, with visitation from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Letters of condolence may be sent and guestbook signed at www.benniesmithfuneralhome.com.