James William Booth, Sr., 83, of 2479 Price Road in Eden, passed away Monday morning, February 10, 2014, at Morehead Memorial Hospital.
A funeral service HAS BEEN CHANGED TO ** 2 PM on SATURDAY**, February 15, at First Wesleyan Church in Eden. Burial will follow in El Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Mr. Booth was born April 20, 1930 in Draper, NC, the son of the late Willis M. and Beulah Barrow Booth. He was a US Army veteran and a retiree of Fieldcrest Mills. Mr. Booth was a member of First Wesleyan Church, was an avid Duke fan and loved to hunt and fish.
He is survived by his wife, Martha Sutliff Booth of the home; sons, James "Jim" W. Booth, Jr. and wife, Carol of Lansing, NC, Jeffrey "Jeff" Booth and wife, Yvonne of Reidsville, and Joseph "Jody" Booth and wife, Martina of Eden; a daughter, Janis Booth Crane of Greenville, NC; five grandchildren, Jennifer Henry, Jonathan Crane, Sarai Crane, Joshua Booth, and Trevor Booth; three great-grandchildren, Amber Henry, Haylee Henry and Blythe Crane; sisters, Evon Jones and husband, Nathan of Cascade, VA, Dot Bush and husband, Jim of Eden, and Doraine Shropshire; and brothers, Carl Booth and wife, Jean of Eden, Ronnie Booth and wife, Shirley of Eden, and Garvin Booth and wife, Julie of Axton, VA.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his grandson, Mikheal Booth; sister, Gaynelle McCollum; and brothers, Thomas Wayne Booth and Willis M. Booth, Jr.
DUE TO THE WEATHER CONDITIONS,The family will receive friends **FRIDAY EVENING, 6 - 8 PM, at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home of Jody and Martina Booth, 203 Brandywine Drive in Eden.
Online condolences maybe offered to the Booth family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Janis,
We are all thinking about you and your family during this sad and difficult time. Please let us know how can we can help.
Martha Gore
Martha and family, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of sadness. I pray that God brings you grace and peace in the coming days and that His had of love comfort you always. God loves you so much and so do I. Peace and love always.
Todd K. Booth
You were 18 when I was born, and I cherish the stories of you taking care of me as a baby. You nick named me "butter ball". James, you will be missed, and I know that our Daddy who loved you so much is holding you in his arms. Our prayers are with Martha, your children, their spouses and your grandchildren. Won't say good bye, just see ya later.
Dot and Jim Bush
Janis, and the Booth Family, so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers.
-Catherine Nicholls
Catherine Nicholls
Dear Dot and Jim,
I just this afternoon learned of the passing of your dear brother. I am so sorry for your loss. It's my prayer that God will give you peace and comfort during this difficult time. May He also bless and strengthen you in the days and weeks to come.
Larry Patterson
Jeff, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. He was a big influence on me in my young years and I will never forget him. I pray God will comfort you and the family durning the coming days.
Billy
Billy Bowman
So sorry to learn of your dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers for you all.
Susan Pratt Nixon
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