Earl Bookout

MANSFIELD -- Earl Dempsey Bookout, 85, passed away Wednesday evening, Nov. 1, 2006, surrounded by his family, in Longview.  Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday at Blessing Funeral Home. Visitation: 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Blessing Funeral Home. Burial: Skyvue Memorial Gardens.  Pallbearers: his grandsons, Ron W. Patterson, Daniel Patterson, Richard Patterson, Michael Patterson, James Luttrell, David Luttrell and Shane Harris.  Memorials: American Lung Association, National Parkinson Foundation, American Heart Association or Meals On Wheels Inc. of Tarrant County.  Earl was born Jan. 30, 1921, the son of the Rev. Henry Franklin Bookout and Sarah Louise Preston Bookout of Boston, Texas. He was a native Texan, served our country during World War II in the Navy and had many successful business adventures during his lifetime. He is most remembered, however, for his years in the antique business with his wife, Donna. They traveled the U.S. and abroad visiting many cities along the way buying and selling antiques. Together, they logged many miles doing what they loved best and doing it together. The Bookouts hold the distinct honor of being the most tenured of all currently active dealers for Canton First Monday. They still exhibit monthly in the Civic Center. Earl was also a member of the Masons for over 50 years and was a Shriner for 30 years.  Survivors: Wife, Donna Bookout; children, Doris Ann Moyes and husband Norman of Orem, Utah, Dee Marlowe and husband, Jim, of Longview, Earlene McClendon and Barbara Lundgren and husband, Alan, all of Mansfield; sisters, Frances Kossey, Dorothy Garvin and Brenda Parker; and his faithful companion, Fifi. He was "Grandfather" to 22 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Earl Bookout please visit our Sympathy Store.