With great sadness, we announce the passing of James Michael "Mike" Booth. Mike was a father, husband, brother, and servant of the Lord.

Mike was born in Florala, Alabama, on June 26, 1950. He was a fine basketball player at W.S. Harlan and Florala High School. He joined the Army in July of 1968, and after a short tour in Germany, was deployed to Vietnam. Mike served with distinction and was awarded two Bronze Stars, an Army Commendation Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal.

Mike drove for UPS for more than 30 years. After retiring from UPS, he drove a school bus for special needs students for 15 years. He was also a fine musician who played bluegrass and gospel music for over 40 years. Mike was always looking for someone to help mentor, and he invested his life into encouraging and helping others.

Mike was preceded in death by Verna Booth, his wife of 49 years; his parents, Junior Booth and Jeanette Davis; and his brother, Matthew Booth.

He is survived by his loving wife, Darien Booth; his son, Wesley Booth (Jennifer Booth); grandson, Amos Booth; brothers, Preston (Deborah Bennet) and Mark Booth; nephew, Derek Booth; niece, Sarah Rawls; and his bonus family, the House's.

Memorial services for Mike will be held at Duncanville Baptist Church, Duncanville, Alabama on May 24 at 2:00 p.m., with visitation one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Duncanville Baptist Church Building Fund, 12103 Highway 82 East, Duncanville, Alabama 35456.