Mr. Ernest J. Booden, 85, died peacefully in his sleep August 10, 2026. He was born March 27, 1941, in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

He graduated from Maury High School, Norfolk, Virginia and retired from AT&T Phone Company.

Ernest was an avid soccer player from childhood in Amsterdam; he played for numerous teams in the Hampton Roads and the Richmond area.

He was a member of Corinthian Masonic Lodge #266 A.F. & A.M., Norfolk Valley of Scottish Rite and Khedive Shrine Temple and a founding member of the Khedive Motor Patrol.

He was predeceased by his wife, Cynthia R. Booden; his parents, Jacobus Booden, Sr. and Alida E. van Leeven Booden; and his sister, Catherina F. Bryant.

Ernest is survived by his brother, Jack Booden, Jr. and his sons, Clarence M. Booden, Andrew C. Booden (Wendy), Trevor Thomas and Shane R. Booden; grandchildren, Carey, Seth, Lillian, Ellie and Wesley.

Services will be announced by the family at a later.

J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwikerson1874.com.