Donald R. Booth, 83, of Elkville, passed away at 9:48 P.M., Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at the SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Donald had worked in construction. He had also been owner and operator of Booth Rentals. Donald was a member of the Elkville Christian Church. He was a United States Army veteran. Donald loved yard sales and considered himself a picker. He enjoyed line dancing for over twenty years. Donald was a contributor to the Glenn Poshard Foundation for Abused Children.
He was born January 14, 1939 in Anna, IL, the son of Roy and Maude Frances (Manus) Booth.
He is survived by two daughters - Shannon Morse of Tamaroa and Donna Kay Koepsel and husband Billy of Carbondale, one son - Daniel Booth and wife Rachel of Dallas, TX, his beloved Audrey Booth of Murphysboro, three step daughters - Marie Moss and Tim Wonish of Murphysboro, Barb and Dan Reardon of Murphysboro and Brenda and Ted Uran of Phoenix, AZ, one brother - James Edward Booth of Royalton, one nephew, many grandchildren, and many great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister-in-law - Maxine Booth, one sister in infancy and one nephew.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Monday, October 24, 2022 at the Elkville Christian Church in Elkville with Bro. Gary Pruitt officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Monday at the church.
Burial will be in the Murdale Gardens of Memory in Murphysboro, IL.
Military graveside rites will be conducted.
Friends may make memorials to The Poshard Foundation for Abused Children or the Elkville Christian Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.