Wood River—Timothy Booker, 53, passed away at 6:29 a.m. Monday, February 15, 2021 at his home.

He was born Jan. 18, 1968 at the former St. Joseph Hospital in Alton, IL.

Tim worked as a forklift driver.  In his spare time he enjoyed crafts including woodworking, fishing, and playing video games.

He is survived by his longtime love Tammy Kerr of Wood River; mother and stepfather Patricia (Greenwell) Needler and Virgil Needler, a daughter, Catherine Booker of Alton; a son, Emmett "Logan" Booker of Wood River; a sister, Cindy (Dave) Minnie of East Troy, WI; three brothers, Brian Booker of Thornton, CO, Kevin Booker of Beverly Hills, FL, and David Booker of Vancouver, WA.

Cremation services entrusted to Paynic Home for Funerals, with an online guestbook available at www.paynicfh.com