Born: February 15, 1958 - Deceased: February 16, 2020
Chaplain David A. Booth, 62, of O’Fallon, IL, born Saturday, February 15, 1958 in Belleville, IL, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at St. Louis University Hospital in Saint Louis, MO.
Chaplain David was a member of Gateway Christian Church also a Chaplain with H.C.M.A. and former member of Tancrad Chapter Demolay.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Father: Roger Booth
- Mother: Louise M., nee Cook, Garland
- Brother: Thomas Edward Booth
- Father-in-law: John Meyer
Surviving are his:
- Wife: Phyllis R. Booth of O’Fallon, IL
- Brother: Paul (Christine) Booth of Belleville, IL
- Mother-in-law: Helen Meyer of Warrensburg, MO
- Aunt: Jeanette Wadsworth of Swansea, IL
- Cousins
- Steven Milligan
- Karen Kirby
- Brother-in-law: Ryan & Joanna Meyer and family
Thanks to all the special caregivers
Memorials: Memorials may be made to H.C.M.A. (Health Care Chaplain Ministry Association.)
Visitation: Visitation from 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Friday, February 21, 2020 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL and from 9:00 – 11:00 am, Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Gateway Christian Church in St. Louis, MO.
Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Gateway Christian Church, St. Louis, MO, with Pastor Karl Schad officiating. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, February 24, 2020 at Liberty Cemetery, Warrensburg, MO.
12 Comments
I am going to miss you HEs NOT HEAVY HEs MY BROTHER
One of the kindest and most genuine guys I have ever known. It was an honor being his suite-mate and friend in college.
My deepest condolences to David’s family. I knew David from childhood at Bond Camp and also in Dallas. He was a very kind person.
We wish Phyllis, Paul, and all the rest of the family our most heartfelt condolences on the loss of your dear husband, brother, and family member! David’s life was an inspiration and blessing to many of us who knew him personally or had some association with him in his lifetime and ministry as a chaplain. May our Lord reward him for his faith and service in His eternal Kingdom! May our Lord Jesus Christ comfort you in all your grief at this time with all hope through His resurrection! Warmly yours in Christ from Tuebingen, Germany, Jim (classmate at and fellow alumnus of Dallas Christian College) and Naomi Kautt
My heart is filled with sorrow upon hearing the news about my friend David Booth’s passing. My most sincere condolences go out to Phyllis and all other family members.
Still remember the good times we had at Dallas Christian College as roommates. David, you fought a good fight and finished the race, Now you are in a better place where no more pain or suffering.
David was a sweet spirit who genuinely loved the Lord and leveraged all he had in serving Jesus and loving the Lord’s people. I look forward to the reunion he is now a part of.
Going to miss you, David.
Hard to imagine your smile could get any bigger, but I know it is. Race you to Jesus’ house when I see you. Pancakes and ice cream every day. “Won’t it be great?” Praying for your family and all your friends.
David was always an example of how to follow Jesus in a moment by moment way. Always in a jovial mood, and always concerned about others. Looking forward to that day of reunion!!
Prayers of comfort to the entire booth family. Fly high with the angels.
I lost a brother Sunday. I never had an official brother but rather a DeMolay was just as important and not replaceable. You can’t replace the brotherhood of DeMolay nor can I explain it or want to. May God invite you in and give you peace.
Back in the 70’s when we met a song that rang true with all DeMolay brothers then was “He Ain’t Heavy He’s My Brother” It still rings true today. Rest In Peace my brother. I know David is with God because as any DeMolay our goal become a better person then when we became a DeMolay and David started out a better person than any of us did.
Terry and I are sadden of the news of David’s death. Rip David. Job well done on earth. You have your wings fly high
David you are truly going to be missed! You were a good friend in school. Godspeed and continue to watch over your family. Give my mom a big hug for me.