James Monroe “Rusty” Booth

Published 9:34 pm Tuesday, September 17, 2013

James Monroe “Rusty” Booth, 53, of Sylvester passed away Monday, Sept. 16, 2013 at his residence. Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at Purvis Funeral Home with the Rev. Jimmie Hinson officiating. The family will be receiving friends one hour prior to service.

Mr. Booth was born July 16, 1960 to the late James Calvin and Pansy Velma Barber Booth. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Thomas and Izora Booth; maternal grandparents, Henry and Annie Barber; and Charlotte Douglas.

Survivors include his sisters, Clarice Stewart of Valdosta, and Shonia Lynn Ryan of Sumner; uncle, aunts, nieces, nephews, and several cousins; extended family, Lisa Weldon, Brittany Weldon, Camiah Weldon and Cali Weldon, all of Sylvester. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.purvisfh.com.  Purvis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.