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Rufus Hamlin “Booter” Joiner
6 Sep 1923 – 28 Sep 2021
| Birth | 6 Sep 1923 |
| Death | 28 Sep 2021 |
| Cemetery | Cook-Walden Capital Parks Cemetery and Mausoleum Pflugerville , Travis County , Texas , USA |
| Added by | Knobby on 02 Oct 2021 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232640581 |
Bio
Rufus H. Joiner passed away on Tuesday, September 28th, from complications which occurred after a fall in early August. He was born on Sept. 06, 1923, the youngest child of 14 born to parents, Delia Burns and Aeron Joiner in Holland, Texas.. One of his older sisters, nicknamed him "Booter" and the moniker followed him his entire life. Many people never knew his real first name; even his nieces and nephews called him Uncle "Booter". At an early age, he quit school and wandered through west Texas, to Oklahoma and California working at various jobs from dairy farming to ranch hand. He proudly served his country during WW II in the Navy. He shared many stories about his time in the Pacific; specifically at Guadalcanal and Okinawa. Upon his discharge from the Navy, he returned to Texas where he met and married Velda Bettye Perkins. They married April 5, 1949 and shared their life until Bettye's death in August, 1998. Together, they had one child, daughter Phyllis. Bettye's son, Paul, from a previous marriage was part of the package when he married her. Booter raised Paul with much love and never referred to him as his "step" son. Phyllis was a Daddy's girl from day one. He taught his children to be honest people, to work hard and be kind to others. He demonstrated these characteristics throughout his life and provided the example for them both to follow. Most of Booter's worklife was spent in construction; primarily painting and drywall. He worked hard all his life and was always respected by his co-workers. His legacy of work includes such things as the Headquarters Building at Bergstrom Air Force Base and being part of the 2 man team who hung the star in the dome of the Texas Capitol Rotunda during renovations in the late 1960s. During the early years of their marriage, Booter and Bettye could be found many Saturday nights, on the dance floor as they both loved it. Texas 2-step and waltzes were favorites at places like the Skyline Club on North Lamar in Austin and at Dessau Hall. In his later years, Booter spent many hours working in his garden and loved just being outside. He also passed many hours picking up and shelling pecans from the trees in his backyard. His chewy pralines were outstanding and he truly enjoyed sharing them with many. His last 14 years were spent with his companion, Missy; his little yorkie-poo, She is missing him very much. Booter is survived by daughter, Phyllis and son-in-law, Al Sammon along with granddaughter, Nicole. To Booter, his granddaughter was "Itsy" and was a source of pride and joy for him…he was a special PawPaw.
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- Harvie Joiner 1905–1927
- Willard Hunt Joiner 1907–1984
- Frank Flannagan Joiner 1909–1996
- Gladys Jewel Joiner Greeson 1910–1996
- Ben Miller Joiner Sr 1912–2000
- Josie Ann Joiner Brown 1913–2011
- John Joiner 1914–1937
- Clara Joiner Foster 1921–2009
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