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A private ceremony will be held with a Celebration of Life service to be announced at a later date.
Marcus “Pat” Booth passed away peacefully at his home in Flora, Illinois, on February 5, 2022.
Pat was the son of Eldon “Buddy” and Alta (Forsythe) Booth of Cisne, Illinois. Pat was preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers: Charles and Sam.
Pat is survived by his former wife: Mary Jane Purdy Booth; their children: Marcus Booth of Effingham, Cindy Booth-McDannel of Maryville, Tennessee, and Alex and Tina Booth of Flora; his granddaughters: Shallon, Alayna, Olivia, Kassidi, and Ayla; his grandsons: Matthew and Gabriel; two great-grandchildren; his special grand-dog: Jagger; and many special friends and extended family that he treasured.
Pat served in the Army Guard Reserves prior to attending college at SIU. After graduating, Pat taught History/Government at West Frankfort High School. He was an active member of the communities where he lived and even took a short segue into politics when he ran for Mayor of West Frankfort.
After establishing and running a successful commercial real estate company, Pat moved his family to Flora in 1976, where he worked as a landman and joined his brothers as part owner of Booth Oil Company (which later became Booth Resources). He served on the Airport Authority Board and devoted much of his time to the Flora Public Library and the planning and construction of a new library building in 1992.
Pat loved his family and friends and was a staunch protector of both. He enjoyed playing cards, talking politics/history, and traveling extensively to civil war trade shows with his friends.
A private ceremony will be held with a Celebration of Life service to be announced at a later date. Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to any charity of the donor’s choice and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit www.frankandbright.com
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Rest easy in heaven Pat, we will all be there sooner or later, will miss seeing you around.
Sorry to here this he was a nice guy
So sorry for your loss....my condolences to you all...
Prayers for all the family Pat was good man and a good friend you will be missed
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. Pat was a close friend to us — he will certainly be missed.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Booth Family. We are very sadden to hear of the passing of Pat Booth an icon of Flora.
Alex and family. Very sorry for your loss. A really nice man. He helped Julie get through medical school.
So sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss
hello Pat sure going to miss you. i know i not got to see you much once i left work. pat was a awsome guy.and a good hearted man,and a good brother mason. had a big heart and would help anyone that reallyneeded help,most people didnt know pat unless you spent time with him, he has a lotta history behind him and hobbies he really enjoyed. wana wish you the best. far well my brother far well.....
So sorry for your loss our deepest condolences
My sympathies to his family. Rest in peace.
Our condolences to the family for your loss. Had many good conversations with Pat at Julians. He will be missed.
My sincere condolences to the entire family. May you feel God’s comforting embrace.
I was saddened to learn of Pats passing. My sympathy and prayers go out to the Booth family. He was very proud of his children and grandchildren and spoke of them often. Pat and I were in the same class at Cisne High School and I have fond memories of those times. He was a kind, caring man and will be missed. Ruby (Greifzu ) Whitten
It's days like this I so dislike turning on my computer......Pat was a good friend, as he was to so many......rest in peace, my friend.
Goodbye good friend and neighbor, you will be sadly missed. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family...
We are sorry to hear of Mr. Booth's passing. His loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sorry for your loss. Prayers of comfort for all the family and friends.
I’ve known Pat since I was four years old. We shared a desk at Watson School. He lived near us in Cisne and we always said he was my “boy next door.” He will stay in my memory. The family has my condolences.
So sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers for the family.
Heartfelt condolences to the Booth family. I'm so sorry for your loss. And rest in peace, Pat.
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you in our prayers.
So very sorry for your loss. Cherish the memories. Hugs for all of you. Pat was a wonderful neighbor.
I am so sorry to hear this. We sure thought a lot of Pat and share many memories from our Civil War travels. John was a lifelong friend of his and is devastated by this loss. Our boys are truly saddened. Our love and thoughts are with you all. Nikki, John, Jonathan and Alex
I am so sorry to hear of Pat's passing. I worked for him a long time. I'm glad I got to know Pat; he was a good kindhearted person. My condolences to all the family.
My sister, Janie, and I grew up with Pat and Charles and Sam. We went to New Salem Methodist Church. Pat's mother was my Sunday School teacher. I am so sorry to hear of Pat's passing. I loved his family. Good people, good memories.
So sorry for your loss.
Thoughts and prayers for all of the Booth family.
So sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers for the family.
We are praying for you all!! So sorry for your loss!!!
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort during this time.
Such a pleasure to have known and worked with Pat for the last 40 years. Deepest sympathies and prayers for the family.
I am so sorry for your family we are going to miss you Pat I have enjoyed our friendship over the years all the good times we had how we stayed in touch after you moved I hope to see you again May God Keep You Until We Meet Again Love ❤️ You
So sad to hear of Pat’s passing. I have wonderful memories of babysitting with you 3 kids (even when one decided to run away from me!) lol. Hugs and prayers to all of your family.
So sorry for your great loss! God bless you all as you move through this difficult time!
So very sorry for the loss of your father. Many thoughts and prayers for you.
I am so deeply saddened by the loss of a dear long time friend. We were just able to chat , email occasionally the last few years and he was always upbeat and positive and able to reflect on our high school years and common friends. He will be missed. Prayers for the whole family which was of the utmost importance in his life.
Thoughts ,Prayers And Love to Alex ,Tina , Olivia and family .
I will miss my good friend Pat when I come home to Flora. We always enjoyed each other. All the best to all of his family.
You have my deepest condolences. Pat was the only fellow that I knew that would wave every single time, without fail, when I passed him on the road. I never forgot his kind nature toward others.
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