James Booth, 97

James Edward “Jamie” Booth died on Oct. 27, 2026, at the age of 97. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Joan; his son Stephen; and his siblings Herschel, William, and Nancy. He is survived by his son Jeb (Lisa) Booth; his grandchildren Cole and Rylee Booth; his siblings Jerry and Kathryn; and many extended family and friends in Virginia, Florida, Mississippi, Massachusetts, Alabama and around the world. Jim was a native of Opelika, Ala. and a graduate of Auburn University. He took great pride in his Alabama roots and returned to Opelika many times throughout his lifetime. At 94, he made one last trip to his childhood stomping grounds to visit his siblings, nieces and nephews, show his grandchildren where he came from, tour the Auburn football stadium field and enjoy a wonderful southern Thanksgiving with many loving family members. Jim served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, stationed in Morocco and Jacksonville, Fla.

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