(From Parker Mortuary)Amos Andrew Booth Sr., age 72, Webb City, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin.
Amos was born December 30, 1949 in Joplin, Missouri, to the late union of Calvin and Electa (Martin) Booth. He grew up in Joplin, Missouri and graduated from Parkwood High School in 1967.
On March 31, 1972 he married his best friend, Phyllis Williams at Arts Leggs Wedding Chapel in Joplin, Missouri. They spent 51 beloved years together before his passing.
He worked as a mechanic for a number of different shops and gas service stations. He worked at Williams Garage for several years. He enjoyed fishing and working on cars. He raced his hobby stock cars at the Old 66 Race Track. He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs and St. Louis Cardinals fan. But, most of all he enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports and being there to cheer them on.
In addition to his parents, Amos was preceded in death by his step-mom, Catherine Booth; one brother, Chester Booth; two sisters, Elsie Dorris and Willa Whetstone; and two grandchildren, Isaiah Rundle and Sierra Henderson.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Booth; four children, Amos “Andy” Booth Jr. (Anise), of Carl Junction, Missouri, Adrienne Kostov, of Carl Junction, Missouri, Aaron Booth (Sondra), of Webb City, Missouri, and Adam Booth (Megan), of Webb City; one brother, Clarence Booth (Sharon), of Jasper, Missouri; 18 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; and his beloved dog, Roxy.
The family has requested in lieu of flowers, donations be made out to Parker Mortuary to help with funeral expenses.
Visitation will be held Friday, March 18, 2022 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary. Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
Arrangements are under the special care and direction of Parker Mortuary.
In addition to his parents, Amos was preceded in death by his step-mom, Catherine Booth; one brother, Chester Booth; two sisters, Elsie Dorris and Willa Whetstone; and two grandchildren, Isaiah Rundle and Sierra Henderson.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Booth; four children, Amos “Andy” Booth Jr. (Anise), of Carl Junction, Missouri, Adrienne Kostov, of Carl Junction, Missouri, Aaron Booth (Sondra), of Webb City, Missouri, and Adam Booth (Megan), of Webb City; one brother, Clarence Booth (Sharon), of Jasper, Missouri; 18 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; and his beloved dog, Roxy.
The family has requested in lieu of flowers, donations be made out to Parker Mortuary to help with funeral expenses.
Visitation will be held Friday, March 18, 2022 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary. Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
Arrangements are under the special care and direction of Parker Mortuary.
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