Celebrating the life of
Stephen Wayne "Steve" Booker
August 19, 1946 - August 28, 2026
Stephen Wayne “Steve” Booker, 80, passed away peacefully on August 28th, 2026 at his home on Whitemarsh Island. His family and friends remember him fondly as a loving patriarch who brought people together through his hospitality, humor, and a loyal dedication to family and fun.
Steve grew up in Savannah, Georgia in Ardsley Park and occasionally resided on the Booker family farm in Americus, Georgia and on Tybee Island during the summers. He attended Savannah High School, Savannah Country Day, Darlington School, and the University of Georgia and served in the United States Marine Corp before pursuing his entrepreneurial career. Steve started his company, Life Systems, in 1977. With his wife, Marie, at his side, he took on industry giants to establish the business as a national innovation leader in long term healthcare products and technology. His natural creativity, foresight, and tenacious negotiating skills solidified his reputation as a savvy business leader. He sold his business and retired in 2022, which gave him the opportunity to discover his passion for pickleball, and devote more time to his Georgia Bulldogs and Atlanta Braves.
Throughout his life, Steve was known for his enduring and indomitable adventurous spirit, and traveled around the world for business and good times. In his early years, he traversed the southwest delivering frozen foods and conquering pool halls. From motorcycle trips to Central America, the Western U.S. and the Arctic Circle, to vacations with family and friends, Steve always had the next best trip in mind. He was particularly fond of excursions to The Bahamas on fast or slow boats, fishing, diving, and exploring the beautiful waters of Abaco and Exuma.
Steve was a member of the German Heritage Society, the Savannah Yacht Club, the Forest City Gun Club, the Gentleman’s Literary and Shooting Society, and the Lost Boys Motorcycle Club. He served on the board of Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center and the Savannah Airport Commission.
Steve is survived by his wife Marie Fleming Booker, their son, Richard Booker, his daughters Catherine Booker and Stephanie Denzin (Nate), his grandchildren, Theodore Denzin, Roger Denzin, and Sage Booker-Hauer, and his brother Randy Booker (Judy). He is predeceased by his sisters, Elfrieda Hendrix and Ann Mackey, and his brother Joe Booker.
A Visitation Service will be held at Fox and Weeks on Hodgson Chapel on Monday, August 31st from 5:00p.m. - 7:00p.m. A Graveside Funeral Service will be held at Bonaventure Cemetery on Tuesday, September 1st at 10:00a.m. with a reception to follow at the Savannah Yacht Club, 730 Bradley Point Road, Savannah, GA 31410
Flowers can be sent to Fox and Weeks Hodgson Chapel. The family suggests that remembrances be made to the Friends of Exuma (www.exumafriends.org), the Ossabaw Island Foundation (www.ossabawisland.org), or the Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.org).
Uncle Steve was always sweet and generous. He shared his love of nature and of family with me and so many. He will be missed dearly. We made a donation in his memory to Ossabaw Island in his name.
- Suzanne Bauer, Evergreen, CO
He built a great company! I was honored to be a part of his team!
- Lisa Brucker, Bluffton , SC
We will miss you, Steve. Our travels, dinners, football games, gun club gatherings, just being together...your smile and our friendship will remain in our hearts. May your memories be a blessing and a comfort to your family. Sending love and sincerest condolences to your family.
- Anne Scheer, Savannah, Georgia
Wishing all Steve's family prayerful peace. Rest eternal and light perpetual.
- Duncan and Terry Pindar, Savannah, GA
Marie, I was shocked to hear Steve had passed. I had just sent him a Happy Birthday message on Facebook. Steve was three days older than me. I have great memories way back when we could getaway with things. Kathryn and I send our sincere condolences to you and your family. I am really sorry I can't be at the visitation or the service, I have commitments that I could not change. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
- Frank & Kathryn Murray , Pembroke, GA
We miss you
- Breck Whiddon, Sav , Ga
We miss you
- Breck Whiddon, Sav , Ga
Cousins believe it or not . tell em Randy at the memorial show them our Schroder family still means a bunch of kruat in october .Missed Him as fun. For the Booker Side From Henry Schroder Please remember It's All About The Love
- Henry Schroder, burlington , wa
Cousins believe it or not . tell em Randy at the memorial show them our Schroder family still means a bunch of kruat in october .Missed Him as fun. For the Booker Side From Henry Schroder Please remember It's All About The Love
- Henry Schroder, burlington , wa
To “Uncle” Steve, my wife's grandmother's youngest and beloved brother, and uncle to Lance, to my wife Renee, and to my kids. Everyone in my family simply called you Uncle Steve, and I am thankful for all the years we shared. I came into this family as a German, and you welcomed me without a second thought. We shared the same values, and we found we had similar interests, including how we thought about business. Over the years you became more than family to me. You became a friend. As we say goodbye today, you will continue to live on in so many memories and stories. A true southern gentleman. I was impressed in so many ways by how you conducted yourself in business and how you enjoyed life through all of your hobbies, especially when you could inspire a younger generation to take up the things you were passionate about. You did not just let people try. You gave them room to push things to their limits. From boating to hunting to skeet shooting, or convincing kids to build a cardboard boat to compete at the yacht club. You lived life to the fullest, and you invited friends and family along for all of it. We will miss you. Rest easy, back with your sister.
- Koenig, Atlanta , GA
I am so very sorry to hear of this loss! I enjoyed working for Steve during my time at Nurse Rosie Products. He was passionate about his work and held his team to a high standard. I think back on my time and travels with Steve amd Marie fondly. Sending my sincerest condolences. ❤️
- Rebekah Lingenfelser, Savannah, GA
We enjoyed our time with Steve and offer our deepest sympathy to the family. We will miss him.
- Ken and Jan Denzin, Sundance, WY
I have so many fond memories of Steve (and Marie) from growing up in Savannah. Time on the water in Savannah and in Bluffton, an unforgettable trip to Key West with our families in the late '80s, and countless times at our home in Gordonston. I will always remember Steve's generosity, his boundless sense of adventure and magnanimous personality. Marie, I am sending my love and heartfelt condolences to you and to your family.
- Sam Cook, Enfield, NH
Marie, Steve was such a great guy. This is so unexpected. Roddy and Angela have always spoken so well of both you and Steve. I'll be thinking of you and sending love and prayers your way. And I hope that you call upon those around you for support, because people will be there for you. People who love Steve and people who love YOU! Please let me know if there's anything I can do to help:)
- Alyson Beasley, Savannah, GA
Marie I am so sorry for your loss. ❤️
- Beth Curtsinger, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Visitation
- 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Mon, August 31, 2026
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
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7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive (map)
Savannah GA 31406 - 912-352-7200
- Graveside Service
- 10:00a.m. on Tue, September 01, 2026
- Bonaventure Cemetery
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330 Bonaventure Road (map)
Savannah GA 31404 - 912-651-6843
- Reception
- Immediately Following on Tue, September 01, 2026
- Savannah Yacht Club
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