In Memoriam: Henry Booth

 

Mr. Henry A. Booth, Jr., age 87, of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, in Bartlett, Tennessee. Born on May 25, 1938, in Wilmington, Delaware, Henry was the beloved son of the late Henry A. Booth, Sr. and Florence Swallow Booth. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Samuel Booth, and his sister, Mary Kelley. Henry proudly served his country in the United States Navy, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. Following his military service, he pursued a successful career as a homebuilder and later became the owner of a property management company, leaving a lasting impact on the communities he served. He is survived by his three devoted sons: Henry Booth III of Lakeland, Tennessee; Chris Booth of Bartlett, Tennessee; and Glen Booth of Cordova, Tennessee. Henry was a cherished grandfather to five grandchildren: Camryn (Aubry) Clayton, Alec Booth, Ryan Booth, Justin Booth, and Brittany (Colt) Boyd. A service to honor and celebrate Henry's life will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Anglican Church in Cordova, Tennessee. The family will receive friends and loved ones for visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Henry will be remembered for his dedication to family, his service to his country, and his contributions to his community. His legacy lives on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.