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Christine Hughes Arrington
March 26, 2025
Dr. Booth delivered memorable sermons at my church, Metropolitan Baptist Church in Washington DC. Where Dr. H Beecher Hicks Jr was the pastor.
I remember and still get excited about Dr. Booth´s anticipated visits. The congregation would be excited and the pews were filled when he came. I remember how His voice and reading of the holy word were commanding.
We were well fed by Dr. Booth´s uplifting sermons. He is missed so much. Thank God for allowing us to know him and be in his presence.
Tim Rittenhouse
March 18, 2025
Pastor Charles Booth was bigger than life.
He mentored and inspired so many. His passing continues to leave a void in the community.
I feel that void on a regular basis.
May his memory be a blessing.
Hughes Arrington Christine
February 14, 2023
Dr. Booth was a fantastic preacher & orator. He spoke at Metropolitan Baptist Church in Washington DC many times, where Pastor H. Beecher Hicks, Jr. was the pastor.
Diane Ford
August 11, 2021
To Crystal and Kennedy:
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love and miss him always.
Aunt Diane and Uncle Thomas
Mary Owsley New Zion Baptist Church Louisville,Ky
July 6, 2021
Praying for Family and Church ! He was a Lover of the Gospel
Dr. David byrd
July 3, 2021
He has been my teacher and mentor for over 35 years. I miss talking with him, traveling to Charlotte to meet him and laughing with him. His spirit will continue to move throughout Tampa, I promise that in Jesus precious and powerful name. Did you hear what I just said?
Tim Rittenhouse
March 18, 2021
As the years begin to roll on, the memories I cherish of the many conversations we shared fail to fade.
Though my heart continues to feel the void, I am filled with joy knowing he is enjoying the Lord’s eternal kingdom.
Lorine Cummings
March 18, 2021
Dr. Booth was one of the greatest preacher I have ever heard. He was a man that loved the Lord first and foremost and loved God's people. I miss his humble presence as a man of God. May us remembering him keep him ever present in our memory.
Cresta Taylor
March 18, 2021
I was a student at West Chester UPA. Pastor Booth was a wonderful spiritual guide. May his memory continue.
Ellen Jackson
March 18, 2021
You are truly missed,but your sermons still have an impact
April 13, 2019
Charles was my pastor at St. Paul's in West Chester, while I was a student in College, 1969-1973. He was a wonderful pastor, who at that time, drove a green Volkswagen Beetle. No one could preach like him. My sincerest sympathy to this great family, wife and children. Remember what he preached about as you continue life's journey. Christ is all.
Cresta Rylander Taylor
Ernest Norman
April 4, 2019
To the family, and the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church congregation;
I was very sadden to hear of the passing of Dr. Booth; As a member of the Union Baptist Church, in Cincinnati, we always enjoyed our fellowship with Pastor Booth and the membership of Mt. Olivet. Pastor Booth was a true man of God; He made a great impression on me; I loved to hear him preach the word. God has one of His greatest preachers with Him now; I am so glad to have had the opportunity to know such a great man. Blessings to the family, and the members of Mt. Olivet, for we shall see Dr. Booth again on the other side of eternity.
Deacon Ernest Norman/Chairman/Union Baptist Church Deacon Board
Elder Lorine Cummings
March 31, 2019
Praying for the family of Dr. Booth. A great and powerful preacher. His life speaks for him. To God be the glory. He's with all those great preachers in heaven!
C. Minney
March 30, 2019
OUR
Beloved
One
Opened
The
Heavens
R.I.P.
Praying God's peace, comfort and strength for First Lady Booth and family & the entire MOBC family.
In Jesus' Name.
C.Minney
Noblesville, Indiana
Christine Dixon-Anderson
March 29, 2019
Rev. Booth was the most dynamic preacher I have ever heard. The many years he did the revivals here, I've traveled all over Philadelphia to hear him preach and never came away disappointed. He was a great man who will be sorely Missed.
Deaconess Ernestine Jones-Gordon
March 29, 2019
Heaven is rejoicing, for a servant of the Almighty King has come Home. Reverend Dr. Charles Booth will be greatly missed. We met Reverend Dr. Booth through our former Pastor & one of his Spiritual sons, Reverend Dr. Robert C. Scott. Reverend Dr. Booth was our guest preacher many times at Central Baptist Church (St. Louis, MO). The elegance of Reverend Dr. Booth's sermons blessed every heart in attendance. Our hearts are saddened to hear of his demise, but rejoicing & thankful that we were blessed to hear his voice as he preached God's Word at many of our revivals/services. Condolences to Mrs. Crystal Washington Booth, daughter Kennedy Price and the entire family. May God continue to Bless & keep you.
Melvin & Brenda Hairston
March 28, 2019
Our sincere heartfelt condolences go out to Rev. Booths family
and the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church family. Rev. Booth was a
formidable minister and teacher as well a person. My family
and I had the honor of knowing Rev. Booth for 39 years. He
baptized my husband and four (4) children. He will indeed be
missed. My all his love ones find the Peace that surpasses all
understanding.
Sincerely,
Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Hairston Sr. and Family
Pamela Broadous
March 28, 2019
My love and prayers go out to the family of Dr. Charles E. Booth.
I remember him preaching revivals at the Calvary Baptist Church of Pacoima in the late 1970's. He was a true man of God with a compassionate heart.
His sermons had significant impact on my life. Rest in peace Christian soldier. Thank you for your kingdom service.
Rev. Pamela Broadous
Rev. Clarence Hairston Jr.
March 28, 2019
I have had the privilege of listing to Dr. Booth for over 30 years. I have never heard him when he has not been an inspiration and blessing to my life. He will be missed by all.
March 28, 2019
Howard Evans And Ahmisha Gardner Evans send our love and condolences to all who knew and loved our dear brother Rev. Dr. Charles Edward Booth.
Through his preaching - He has watered and nurtered may flowers for the Master's bouquet.
March 28, 2019
God bless the memories and legacy of such one of the Master's finest mouthpieces, Dr. Booth. Blessings and condolences to your family.
Rev. Dr. Willie A. Gholston II, Lady Myesha and the First Community AME Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Rev James Lee
March 28, 2019
You will be greatly missed
william hicks
March 28, 2019
God bless the legacy of Dr. Booth. He was a great comfort to me in a critical life moment. I will always remember his support.
Mary Owsley
March 28, 2019
Rev.Booth was a Man of God.I remember his preaching till your soul was on fire Dr. Booth you havve finish your task here on earth . Rest my Friend I will miss you and many that have been led to Christ by you will continue the task. Bless his Family and Mount Olivet Church Family. Mary Owsley member New Zion Baptist Church. Louisville,KY
Tim Rittenhouse
March 28, 2019
There are few men on earth that are the embodiment of Christ's love and of faithful devotion to our Lord.
Each time Pastor Booth and I embraced there was a deep and heavenly presence.
I can only pray we meet again in the kingdom of the Lord.
- Tim Rittenhouse
Shawnte Thompson
March 28, 2019
I just remember Dr.Booth visiting New Psalmist Baptist church in 2017 and 2018 and he blessed my soul immensely with his Word. I will always remember his Sermon "Are you a chicken or an Eagle" God bless the family and many prayers shall be upon you.
March 28, 2019
While not an actual member of Mt. Olivet, I have attended for many years while attending Capital University. Mt. Olivet has always been my "adopted" church from my home church located in Wilmington, Ohio.
I've always felt Pastor Booth to be my "second" pastor. He was a mighty man of God who rightly divided the word of God and loved preaching and studying the truth of God's word. He will be greatly missed. There will only be one Pastor Charles E. Booth. His presence on this side of eternity will be surely missed. God bless and keep his family and Mt. Olivet as they press on through this journey...remain faithful!
Kathy McGee
Ben Bryan
March 28, 2019
Expressing my deepest condolences and prayers to his family. I had the honor of meeting Dr. Booth during New Psalmist Baptist Church conferences. Every time I heard him preach, his sermons were very inspirational. He was truly a man of God. He'll surely be missed, may he rest in eternal peace.
JoeAnne Brooks
March 28, 2019
Another of God's soldiers has finished his race. Blessings and prayers go out to the family. Dr. Booth will truly be missed at our Fresh Fire service at the New Psalmist Baptist Church in Baltimore, Maryland. I always looked forward to his coming in November. He has fought a good fight. He has run a good fight, race, He has finished the race. He has kept the faith, He has now received his crown in glory that was waiting for him. Rest in Peace, Dr. Booth. You will be sorely missed.
In love and sympathy,
JoeAnne and Walter Brooks
New Psalmist Baptist Church
Baltimore, Md.
Bishop Walter S. Scott, Sr, Pastor
LINDA JACKSON
March 28, 2019
Dr Booth certainly had an immeasurable impact on so many lives. We at the Community Missionary Baptist Church of DeSoto always looked forward to his wonderful words he would bring from our Lord. Truly he will be missed. My husband and I send our deepest condolences to his family as well as his church family. Your memories as well as God's grace will sustain you in such a time. God Bless.
Monica Veney
March 28, 2019
My heartfelt sympathies to Pastor Booth's Family and Church Family. I'm am blessed to have had the opportunity to hear God's word from you over the years.
rev samuel nixon jr.
March 28, 2019
May the depths of God's amazing love, grace and mercy continue to be the source of comfort, strength and peace to the Booth Family and all whose lives were impacted by Dr Charles E Booth, in his commitment to sharing the Word of God and ministering to many across the globe, in an abundantly blessed way! You are in my prayers.
rev samuel nixon jr
March 28, 2019
May the depths of God's amazing love, grace and mercy continue to be the source of comfort, strength and peace to the Booth Family and all whose lives were impacted by Dr Charles E Booth, in his commitment to sharing the Word of God and ministering to many across the globe, in an abundantly blessed way! You are in my prayers.
Doris Jackson
March 28, 2019
I was able to hear your great sermons over the years.Mt Carmel's lost but heavens gain, Rest In Peace
Rene Medley
March 28, 2019
My condolences to the family. Charles Booth was a great preacher. I looked forward to his appearance every year at the NMBC. He will be missed.
Shirley Waller Kennedy
March 28, 2019
MARCH ON TO ZION BEAUTIFUL CITY OF GOD YOU WILL FOREVER LIVE IN OUR HEARTS.
Shirley Waller Kennedy
March 28, 2019
Lord Jesus your son and Discipline has been returned to You, we rejoice and have been truly blessed by You Lord in giving Reverend Booth to us.
Sondra Lewis
March 27, 2019
My deepest sympathy to the Booth family and church family. Pastor Booth was an amazing preacher and speaker. Great man of God who will be sadly missed
Julie, Andrea, Audlyn Willis
March 27, 2019
To God be the glory. Condolences to his wife, family, and church family. He will truly be missed. Peace and blessings.
Rev. Robert A. Clemetson
March 27, 2019
The Redeeming Love Church of Bowie, Maryland is saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Booth. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time.
March 27, 2019
Thoughts and prayers from Bobby and Marilyn Floyd.
Katrina Jones
March 27, 2019
Pastor Dr. Booth God truly used you as one his Great, vessels of Wisdom about the Gospel. Truly enjoyed your preaching & teaching, will miss how words of wisdom would just float out & leave lasting education on me and others. Praying for Booth Family & Mt Olivet church family.
Well done take your much deserved rest in Heaven.
Sis Katrina & Kevan Jones
First Church Family
Debra Lewis
March 27, 2019
Dear Crystal-We are so sorry to learn of your husband's passing. Our hearts are breaking for you and we will keep you in our thoughts & prayers. God Bless you, especially at this difficult time.
Deepest Sympathy from the Absolute Irrigation Team.
Rev Beth Birkholz
March 27, 2019
He was my preaching professor in seminary almost 20 years ago, and his teaching about how to prepare a sermon both structurally and by listening to the Spirit impacts my preaching to this day. May he rest in peace and rise in Glory. --Rev Beth Birkholz
Aisha Foust
March 27, 2019
To my Pastor always, u will truly be missed and always loved. Rest in Heaven King.
Ap Annette Jackson
March 27, 2019
Our deepest condolences to the Mt Olivet Church family and the family of our dearly beloved friend, mentor, colleague and General in the Ministry, the Late Rev. Dr. Charles E. Booth.
Sheila Wright
March 27, 2019
With a sad heart to hear the news of Pastor Booth passing , however to have known such a man name Rev. Booth was an expensive. I have refelectied in my mind to the days when he was just Charles. A young man leading the youth fellowship, but he stood out from the other older youth leaders. God has alway had a way with him and I will always remember those old days that. move us to today. Praying for and with the family in days to come. Be encouraged With Love Sheila Wright
Barbara Wing
March 27, 2019
My condolences to the Booth family's
March 27, 2019
Reverend Dr. Charles Booth, was an excellent Leader, Pastor, Teacher and friend. We met thirty years ago at a Saturday morning barber shop cut and talk and kept that bond even when we both became ball headed. I am saddened by the loss of a friend in the Lord's service. We at Powell Bible Church do extend heartfelt condolences to the first family and the Mt Olive Baptist Church family during your time of grief. You do have our condolences.
Rev. Merv Brereton
Pastor
Powell Bible Church, OH.
Dr. T. DeWitt Smith, Jr.
March 26, 2019
Dr. Booth will be greatly missed from among our ranks; a scholar of the first magnitude, preacher, pastor, and teacher. He is a dear friend of long years, since coming to Ohio. I arrived behind him in Akron in May, 1978. We exchanged pulpits, laughed and talked during PNBC Convention, after sessions, and with other of our comrades in the Gospel shared testimonies that remain a source of blessing to the Baptist faith, and to the Church of the living God, the pillar and ground of truth. To Mrs. Booth and family, and the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, my wife and I, and Trinity Church, pray God's comfort will flow through and cover you as you celebrate Dr. Booth's memory on Thursday and beyond.
In love,
Dr. T. DeWitt Smith, Jr., former President (#18) of the Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc.; Senior Pastor - Trinity Baptist Church of Metro Atlanta (Decatur, GA.)
Rose Johnson
March 26, 2019
I will miss his program on 1580am on Sunday evening
Erin Cordle
March 26, 2019
I have been blessed to be able to work with such a wonderful man of God for many years.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May the soul of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Erin Cordle
Office for Social Concerns
Catholic Diocese of Columbus
Linda Hankins
March 26, 2019
There's nothing more that I can say that hasn't already been said about Dr. Booth. My condolences to his family. Great Man of God!
Mary Olson
March 26, 2019
I am blessed to have known Dr. Booth and been inspired by his wisdom and many-a-sermon. Thank you, Lord, for his life.
March 26, 2019
To God be the glory for the things he has done, I send my heart felt condolences to the family and church members of Dr Charles booth, may God smile down on you and I am praying for y'all at this time of bereavement, be blessed
Jacqueline Christopher
March 26, 2019
Another Solider that has gone home
Praying for strength during this time to family and Church family
Willye Mason-Smoot
March 26, 2019
A truly drum major for God; who spoke the word of God and him mind. Residing in heaven with our Heavenly Father and my daughter Beverlon. She loved to hear him preach or speak when ever she could when she moved from Columbus. Both of them are well again as well. Rejoicing with prayer.
Tosha Davis
March 25, 2019
MY FORMER PASTOR AND CHURCH WHERE MY GROWN CHILDREN WERE RAISED. DR. BOOTH WAS AN AMAZING AND DYNAMIC MINISTER, SPEAKER, PREACHER AND ORATOR, HE WILL SURELY ME MISSED AND WELL LOVED BY ALL OF US!
Angela Henry-Hill
March 25, 2019
I am a member of St. Paul's Baptist Church in West Chester,Pa. His first church. My heart is broken at the passing of Rev.Dr Charles E.Booth. My sincere condolences to his familyand his church family. Rev.Booth, I will love you forever! Rest in Paradise Dr. Well done God's good and faithful servant.
Bryan Land
March 25, 2019
In memory of Dr. Charles E Booth I offer my deepest heart felt condolences * He was A kind person and a great theological soul that shared his knowledge with the world * I can remember as a young preacher the many books he would buy me * He took his ministry seriously by preparing each sermon or lesson carefully * I share a heart felt happiness with the Mount Olivet family * God recognized his hard work and dedication by deciding to take him early * He is now in heaven honored with the second birth * Now he has a body that will never get sick or tired * He is in the highest realm of life within the bosom of everlasting power and love * Humbly Sincere B.K Land
Jean Wilks-Williams
March 25, 2019
May he be cradled in God's Arms
Linda C. Price
March 25, 2019
My sincerest condolences to the Booth and Mt. Olivet family. I was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church for many years and remember the night Pastor Booth preached his installation sermon. My father, Clem Price, recorded the sermon on reel-to-reel which I was able to personally give to Pastor Booth a few years ago. He was such a dynamic and amazing preacher, speaker, and great man of God. He will be sadly missed.
Melvin G. Brown
March 25, 2019
Heartfelt sympathy and brotherly condolences of grace, love and compassion sent to the immediate #Family, extended #Family and Mt. Olivet Baptist Church #Family during your time of grief, bereavement and sorrow! Dr. Melvin G. Brown, Washington, DC
Linda Price
March 25, 2019
My sincerest condolences to the Booth family. Pastor Booth was a dynamic and amazing preacher and speaker. A great man of God who will be sadly missed.
Linda Watkins
March 25, 2019
Two Dr Booth family you have my deepest sympathy. To the Mount Olivet church family you have my condolences. Dr. Booth was a champion a warrior a giant a priest for God. His assignment is complete we can rest assured that God is pleased. Dr. Booth will be missed by us all our love for him will be with us always. Dr. Booth was my pastor for almost 20 years I shall miss him deeply. My heart is heavy. With deep love and affection for all sister Linda G Watkins
Arnold Carter
March 25, 2019
Our condolences to the family of Dr.Booth. He was a preacher's preacher. We will miss him here at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel. We also send our condolences to the thousands of people that he touched with his preaching of the Word of God. He will be sorely missed.
Renetta Duckens
March 25, 2019
Pastor Booth was an excellent Pastor, Teacher and Friend. I was a member of his congregation for one year and a half and then I moved back to Texas. Even after moving back to Texas, I stayed in touch with him. My heart is sad. My condolences are extended to the church family and his immediate and extended family. You will be missed Pastor Booth.
Elder Robert V. Fuller, Sr
March 25, 2019
My condolences and prayers are with the immediate and extended family of Dr. Booth at this difficult time. I had the pleasure of hearing Dr. Booth at Monumental Baptist Church in Phila several years ago. A mighty giant has gone from us to receive his reward. Well done good and faithful servant.
Vivian Hunt
March 25, 2019
I am very sorry for the loss of this great man and Pastor he will be greatly missed. May our Lord strengthen/Bless and give peace to his family and Mt. Olivet Church. You aLL are in my prayers.
Rev. Ron Hooker
March 25, 2019
Members of the Booth Family and Mount Olivet,
Columbus has lost a true
leader, I have many fond
memories of the times
we shared.
Rev. Ron Hooker
Columbus Metropolitan
Area Church Council
Rev. Alvin Q. Taylor, Sr.
March 25, 2019
Jesus said, Where I am there shall you be, also.' Thank you preacher for your labors in the vineyard, Servant of God, well done!
Doreen Gentry-Davis
March 25, 2019
While few words express our sympathy, we are grateful for the life Dr. Booth lived, the lives he touched and the God he served.
Charlene Thomas
March 24, 2019
You blessed my soul at Fresh Fire NPBC. You will not be forgotten. Rest on in our Father's arms.
Michael and Bernice Kendall
March 24, 2019
We extend our condolences to the family.
Pastor Terry A. Tanis Executive Secretary: Turks and Caicos Islands Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
Terry Tanis
March 24, 2019
Dr. Booth was a preacher of preachers. I will always be indebted to him for his sermon: "You should have been there." I admired his love for his wife, preaching, and the word of God. He was faithful to the word: an extemporaneous preacher. I became one of his students. I will surely miss him. One day when Jesus comes again by His amazing grace Dr. Booth will rise again!
LaNita Fox
March 24, 2019
To the church , family and freinds you have my deepest condolences.
Cynthia Bailey (Solomon)
March 24, 2019
Pastor Booth was my favorite man of God. He brought the Word like no one else. His passion and wisdom for preaching were always evident. His preaching helped me in more ways that I can mention.
You have made God proud Dr. Booth. Rest well my spiritual mentor.
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