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Submitted: 12/6/22 • Approved: 12/8/22 • Last Updated: 12/11/22 • R549310-G0-S3
US Coast Guard
World War II
April 24, 1921-November 14, 2000
Beloved Husband and Father
*Photo, courtesy M. Bishop
*Obituary
W. Ed Booth, 79, of Big Spring, died on Tuesday, November 14, 2000, in a local hospital. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Friday, November 17, 2000, at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park.
He was born on April 24, 1921 in Altus, Oklahoma and married Melba Louise Ward on February 7, 1942 in Weatherford, Texas.
Mr. Booth came to Big Spring in December of 1946.
He worked for Texas Electric as a Division Systems Operator, retiring after 40 years of service.
Mr. Booth was a Methodist.
He was a member of Staked Plains Lodge #598, A. F. & A. M., and was active on two bowling leagues and had held the office of secretary of the Big Spring Bowling League.
He served in the Coast Guard during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Louise Booth of Big Spring; four sons, Ronnie Booth of Irving, Ward Booth of McQueeney and Tommy Booth and Anthony Booth both of Big Spring; one daughter, Paula Hahn of Fort Worth; one sister, Gussie Rawlings of Fort Worth, twelve grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
The family suggests memorials to: Dora Roberts Rehabilitation Center, P.O. Box 2213, Big Spring, Texas 79721-2213. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home.
Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Obituary: Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
Contributed on 12/6/22 by neldapat
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