Boothe, David Cromwell 1877-1961

BOOTHE, IRWIN, STEVENS

Posted By: Teddy Van Hoosen (email)
Date: 12/23/2008 at 05:23:45

David Boothe Died Tuesday at Home

David Cromwell Boothe, 84, longtime resident, died at 5:30 Tuesday morning at his home in this city. In declining health the past year, death was attributed to the infirmities of old age.

David Cromwell Boothe, son of Andrew and Nancy Boothe, was born August 2, 1877, at Athens County, Ohio.

Mr. Boothe operated a cigar store on Front street in this city years ago and for several years operated a pop corn and peanut stand in the down town area.

Surviving him is one brother, Albert with whom he made his home.

Preceding him in death were his parents, two brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. at Walters Funeral Home in Colfax. Rev. Charles Reed of the First Baptist Church will conduct the service.

Burial will be in the Colfax Cemetery.
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David Boothe Obituary

David Cromwell Boothe, son of Andrew Franklin and Nancy Ann Boothe, was born in Athens County, Ohio, Aug. 2, 1877, and passed away at his home in Colfax, Oct. 3, 1961, at the age of 84 years 2 months and one day. Death was attributed to the infirmities of old age.

He came to Colfax as an infant with his parents and made his home here ever since. He attended Colfax schools until his health caused him to quit. Dave as everyone knew him, a friendly man by nature, was born a cripple. At one time he operated a cigar and tobacco store on Front Street, and later he was a familiar figure with his pop corn and peanut machine on the street. Having never married, Dave got great enjoyment from his nieces and nephews and especially Mrs. Claude Stevens who was reared in the Boothe home; Also from families of her children. He was a loving, kind uncle who will be missed much by his family.

He leaves to mourn his passing, one brother, Albert Boothe with whom he made his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and two brothers.

Funeral services were held Friday at 2 p.m. at Walters funeral Home in Colfax. Services were conducted by Rev. Charles Reed of the Baptist church. Music was furnished by Rev. and Mrs. Reed with Mrs. Lee Schmitt as pianist. Flower committee was Mrs. Marvin Howell and Mrs. Gene Ray. Pallbearers were, Richard Lamm, William Cox, Fred Wade, Elmer Perry, Earl Stevens, Arnold Stier. He was laid to rest at the Colfax cemetery.

Transcriber note: Paper unnamed but possibly was The Colfax Clipper.