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Funeral: 3 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2019, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, February 28, 2019, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Committal Ceremony: Elmwood Cemetery in Flora, following the conclusion of the funeral on Friday
Samuel Calvin Booth, age 76, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Sunday evening, February 24, 2019, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
He was born December 28, 1942, in Olney, the son of Eldon Everett and Alta Mae (Forsythe) Booth. He was united in marriage to Clara Louise Sparlin on January 31, 1964, sharing 55 years of marriage.
Sam graduated from Cisne High School and attended Southern Illinois University. He was the owner and operator of Booth Resources Inc.
Sam is survived by his wife, Clara Booth of Flora; 2 sons, Calvin Booth and wife Robin, and Anthony Booth and wife Judy, both of Flora; 4 grandchildren, Brittany Booth and fiancé Dillon Holloway of Champaign, Ashley Booth of Champaign, and Avery and Quincy Booth, both of Flora; a brother, Marcus Pat Booth of Flora; and special friends including Dave Johnson and Barb Milligan.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Charles E. Booth.
A funeral service will begin at 3 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2019, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. A committal service will follow at Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are appreciated towards any charity of the donor’s choice, and these will be accepted through the funeral home. An online guestbook is available at: www.frankandbright.com
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We are so sorry for your loss. Such a great guy and such an asset in the community at large, but even more a person who made everyone feel like a friend. Great example of a husband, father, grandfather, employer, ...........we could all learn from Sam Booth.
Prayers for the family, Sam was one of a kind, and a friend to all who knew him, he will surely be missed by all.
Sorry for your loss thinking of all of the family.
Clara I am so sorry, Sam was such a nice guy. When I worked at Caseys he would come in for his coffee I would say good morning Sam how are you and he would always good morning Glenda you doing alright. He always was smiling and uplifting person. You two made a great couple. Rest in peace Sam you've left a good impression on allot of people in this world.
Clara and Family: We are truly saddened to hear of Sam’s passing. He was a good man and friendly to all. I enjoyed working with him when he was board President at Clay County Rehab. I will always remember his big smile, his sense of humor and his kindness We considered him a good friend. Please know that you, Anthony, Calvin and their families are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless and comfort each of you. RIP Sam❣️
Clara , I just got down to Florida Sunday evening. I am so saddened by Sam's passing,I just can not imagine what you are going through. He was such a great man and friend, I will catch up with you after you have time to get everything arranged that is so hard to do!!!!! Thankful you have your boys to help you with getting through the next few days. Love you friends, Jim and Sandy.
Clara and family, we are so sorry to hear of Sam's passing. He was such a good man, and I know that he will be missed by all those who knew him. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. We pray that God wraps his arms around all of you and give you comfort that only he can.
We are so so sorry to hear this. Prayers to all.
Thinking of you all....So sorry for your loss
This news is so sad and shocking. I am so very sorry. Sam was an awesome father, husband and uncle—he was a fine, fine man. Hang in there Clara, Calvin, Anthony and your families. You too, Aunt Vera. Love you all.
What a great guy to have for a friend. He will be missed by all his friends and the community. Our Prayers are with you Clare and your family.
Prayers for the family and many friends one of the kindest biggest heart all around great man will be missed by many RIP
What a great man! Sam will be greatly missed by so many. It was such a pleasure to know him & beautiful Clara. May God be with & comfort all of the family.
So sorry to hear of Sam's death. I know Diane is heartbroken to hear of her uncle's passing. He always made me feel a part of the family. My thoughts are with you, Clara, Calvin and Anthony.
So sorry for your loss. Sam was a wonderful man, did a lot of good for our community. Prayers for you and your family. May God and your friends bring g you comfort at this time.
Clara so sorry to hear about Sam. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
We will all miss Sam in the family one great friend and uncle My deepest sympathies to the Booth family
Sending our heart felt sympathies to you and your family at this very difficult time.
So sad to hear of the passing of Sam. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We are so Very Sorry for your loss of a Wonderful Man, Husband, Father, Grandfather,and Brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God comfort you during the days ahead. God Bless Troy, Kim & Carson Welty
our deepest sympathy to you and your family Clara
So sorry to hear of Sams death!! Prayers and hugs to Clara and family!! He was a important part of Flora and surrounding areas! God Bless you all
Clara and Familes, Our Sympathy . I'll always remember his friendliness and his smile. Prayers for you.
So sorry for your loss. I remember moving to this community and meeting Sam. He was a genuinely kind person and made me feel welcome to the community, he will be missed by many.
So very sorry for your loss.
Our Booth friends.... We are so very very sorry to learn of Sams passing and we want you to know we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers! Sam was quite the man and he will be missed by many! Blessings of peace to you all!
Clara and family. So sorry to hear about Sam. He was very caring husband and he thought the world of his sons. I worked for the two of you for several years and you made me feel like part of your family. He will be missed by so many people. Clara if you need anything please let me know.
Clara and Boys and Grandkids, so sorry about Sam. He was a great guy and leaves lots of wonderful memories for you guys and lots of other people.
Our deepest sympathy to you, Calvin, Anthony & families, known Sam and all your family for many years always enjoyed your company and friendship.
So sorry you will be in my prayers loved him so much will talk soon love u colleen
so sorry for your loss
Clara, we are so sorry for your loss. We will definitely miss Sam. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
We are so sorry to hear of Sam's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. We pray that God wraps his arms around all of you and give you comfort that only he can. Sam will be missed by all.
Clara and Sam were such good neighbors when the kids and I lived in Flora. Such good memories. Both of you were always so kind and smiling when we ran into each other. Clara, I am so sorry to hear of Sam's passing.
So sorry for your loss of Sam. He was a good man always enjoyed working with him in the oilfield' The Illinois Basin lost one of its good guys.
Thoughts and prayers for you and the family. Sam was such a great man, he will be missed by many.
So sorry for your loss! Sam was one of the kindest, friendliest, and most considerate people we have ever had the pleasure of knowing.
So sorry for your family’s loss. Sam was a great guy who loved his family dearly. Prayers of comfort are with each of you.
Clara and family, so sorry for your loss. Sam was a great neighbor and friend for many years. Thoughts and prayers for all. Sam was a great asset to Flora. God Bless. Clara, if you need anything we are down the road.
so sorry for the loss. good friend & great person.
So very sorry for your loss. God Bless
So very sorry for your loss. Sam will be missed!
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family. Had the privilege to work the 4-H fair gates with Sam. He was a very nice man.
Clay County has Lost an Outstanding Citizen. Sympathy is extended to The Family and Friends>
Clara and family: so sorry to hear of Sam’s death. He was a great guy a always an encourager. Our prayers will be with you as you go through these next days, weeks and months. GOD BLESS YOU BRAD AND DEBBIE HARRIS
Clara and family, very sorry for your loss.
Clara, So sorry for your loss,Sam was such nice sweet man,he will be missed, sending prayers and hugsa
Clara, Calvin and Anthony... We are so sorry for the Loss of such a Great Man. I’m happy and very lucky to have had the opportunity to know and learn from him at a young age. The World needs more Sam Booth's, God Bless your families.
So saddened to hear this sending prayers to you and your family Clara...
Our condolences and prayers for you Clara and the whole family. May God comfort you in this trying time. R.I.P. Sam Booth
So sorry to hear of Sam's passing. He was a nice person.
Sam will be sadly missed! Dave spent a lot of time at their house growing up, very fond memories!! Love hugs & prayers to Clara, Calvin, Anthony & the rest of his family!🙏
So sorry for your loss. Sam was a good man and will be missed.
We were so sorry to hear about Sam. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Clara, and your family.
Clara and family, Our most sincere condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers..
So sorry for your lost, Clara. Prayers for you and your family. Peace and blessings.
Clara and Family, So sad to hear the news of Sams passing. May God comfort you all during this difficult time.
I am so sorry to hear about Sam. He was such a nice person. He always had a smile when he talked to you.
Your family is in our prayers and may God be with you in your time of loss.
Clara & Family, So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all.
My thoughts and prayers are certainly with the family at this difficult time. Sam will be missed.
Never saw Sam without a smile or to ask me how I was doing...a great kind man. He will be missed my many. My heartfelt condolences to Clara, Calvin, Anthony and your families....
So very sorry for your families loss. Many thoughts and prayers for you all during this difficult time. Thinking of you all.
Clara, I'm so sorry and sad to hear of Sam. Sam(actually both of you) was so caring, patient and compassionate with my situations of both my husband's. Hope your getting some rest thru all this..it's a tall order but you really need it. I'll never forget good memories with both of you helping me at my hard times. True Friends Indeed, I'm so greatful🐑🎋 My thoughts and prayers for you, Pat and your familys🎋
Clara,Calvin ,& Anthony So sorry for your loss . Our hearts go out to you & your families. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear of Sam's passing....
So very sorry to hear of Sam's passing. He was such nice person. Always a smile and kind word. Clara so glad your children are near to help you through this difficult time. He was one of a kind and will be missed.
We were so shocked and saddened when Jeff contacted us with this news of Sam. Sam seemed to be a friend to all, and such a pleasant, happy person. We were usually connected through Calvin and Jeff’s friendship, with their adventures for so very many years. Sam was such a fine family man. I pray that God gives you comfort at this sad time, to help you through your grief - just knowing how so many friends thought Sam, his boys, and wife, and brother were such special, kind, people, may that comfort you. My heart goes out to all of you. Our kindest thoughts sent your way❣️
Great loss of good friend verry sorry for your loss
Praying for peace and comfort for the family at this time of sorrow. Sam will be missed
So sorry for your family's loss. Sam was such a great guy. Thinking of you all.
We are so sorry for your loss.
So sorry Clara. Hugs and prayers for you and your family.
Couldn't ask for a better neighbor. Couldn't ask for a better man. I'm already missing him and his red truck coming and going each day Rest in peace Sam.
So sorry. It is very hard for a love one going on to his reward. He is now pain free, look through the grief and look forward to seeing him again. Prayers to your family. He was a great community leader that will be sadly missed.
So saddened to read of Sam’s passing. Prayers of comfort for all of you.....
Clara and family - I was sorry to hear of Sam's passing. I worked for Booth Oil in the late 70's for a time. Sam always had a smile and was kind and considerate of everyone. He was wonderful to work for.
Clara, Calvin, Anthony and Family sorry to hear of Sam’s passing. Prayers for you all.
we are so saddened to hear this news. Sam was a wonderful man. It was always nice to have time to stop and visit. We are going to miss him greatly. Our deepest sympathies.
Clara,so sorry to hear of Sam's passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
We send love and prayers to all the family. Sam's legacy is found in his two sons, Calvin and Anthony, and their families. May he rest in peace.
Clara, Calvin and Anothy. Sorry to hear the passing of Sam. I'll be keeping you all in my heart and prayers.
Clara , praying for you and family, sorry for your loss!
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
Sorry to learn of Sam’s passing. Prayers and sympathy to the family.
Sorry for your loss. Claire & family I'll not be able to make it to the funeral but will be thinking you. Love Judy Williamson
I am so sorry to hear of Sam's passing. I grew up just around the corner from the Booth family in Cisne. Pat and I both had "little brothers." My condolences to all of you.
Although I didn't know Sam, I do know that he raised two remarkable sons. Calvin & Anthony you were in turn, great influences in Jason's and Kevin's lives. Although you have a rough days ahead, remember the way of the cross leads home. I challenge the family to make a list of all the good and funny things you remember. Those memories will help you through!
So sorry for loss. Sam came every 6 months to our office & was always so nice. We always talked about his family. We will miss seeing him. Praying for your family.
So sorry for your loss May God Care for your Family RIP SAM
Our hearts go out to the family. Our prays are with you all. Bonnie Cathy, Chrystal,Keah,Howard
I am so very sorry for your loss. May the love of family support you all through this difficult time.
Sending our love and prayers to the family. So sorry for your loss.
Calvin, Robin and family . . . our deepest sympathies go out to you all during this time of sorrow. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek and may Sam’s soul rest in peace. May the memories and love of family surround you all.
Sam, You are one of the most friendly, kind, generous, and loyal friends I was fortunate to ever have in my life. I wish peace and good memories to Clara, Calvin, Anthony and all the family. I will sorely miss your smiling face and happy friendly nature. Your Wabash buddy, Bob
Sorry for your Loss, your family is very precious to me.
Clara, Anthony, Calvin: Even though I’ve not seen y’all in years, I always will remember Sam’s smile and humor! I loved spending time with my Illinois cousins. I send my sincerest sympathies and please know you all are in my prayers.
So sad to hear about Sam. My sincere condolences to you and your family. He will be sadly missed by our whole community.
Calvin, Anthony and families- Our sincerest sympathies, thoughts and prayers to all of you, now and in the days ahead.
So very sorry to see this. Mom an Dad knew Sam for yrs. Clara an boys ,your Family I'm so sorry for your loss. He was a great man. Always told me stories about growing up down south of Rock Branch Church. Deepest Sympathy an God Bless You.
Clara, Calvin, Anthony, and families, we are heart broken to hear of your loss. Sam was one of the first and always one of the most welcoming men when my Dad transferred here. His smile and kindness will never be forgotten!
My deepest sympathy to the entire Booth Family. I grew up with Sam. The Booth Family were wonderful people and our Mothers were very good friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you today.
Calvin, we are so sorry for your loss. Your father was a prominent & influential individual in this community--he will be sorely missed. My memory is that he was always a kind person, always waving when we met in vehicles or glad to say hello when meeting in person. We are thinking of you and pray that God will give you & your family abundant peace & comfort in this difficult time. Thank you for friendship through the years. May God's blessings be with you. Jay & Kim
So sorry for your loss! We are praying for you all!
Clara and family so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed visiting with Sam at Casey’s when he was having his morning coffee. He will be missed.
Calvin and family, My sincere condolences to your family, Sam was a great guy, I really enjoyed working for you and your family in the oilfields. May God comfort you all in the days to come.
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