Anthony Noel Booker beloved son of Noel and Chante' Booker, was born May 1, 1985 in Baltimore, Maryland. He departed this life on Friday, August 29, 2008, after a brief illness. At an early age he accepted Christ as His Lord and Savior. Anthony received his early education at James Mosher Elementary and continued his studies at McDonogh School from which he graduated in 2003. Anthony went on to pursue his undergraduate degree at John Hopkins University, from which he graduated in 2007. Anthony's love for animals led him to his first job as a veterinarian tech at Lutherville Animal Hospital where he worked while attending John Hopkins University. Anthony was most recently employed by Special Counsel where he was contracted by Verizon legal team in the patent and trademark departmnet in Arlington, Va. He worked there until the onset of his illness in mid July. Anthony' plans were to attend law school. Anthony was a kind, compassionate, and loving individual. He was a talented, self taught musician who played the guitar, bass, harmonica, mandolin and keyboard. His interests were music, sports, history, and foreign languages. In addition, he loved spending time with his family and friends. Anthony is survived by; his parents; sister, Briana Booker Bree; brother, Jamar Booker J.B.; grandparents, Annie Louden, Roberta and Robert Martin; uncles, Ralph Brown Jr., Kevin Louden and Ajay Louden; aunts, Chawann Palabon, Erica Proud and Shanaya Baker; a host of cousins, great aunts, uncles and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Alejandro Palabon and his aunt Pamela Brissett.