Paul Booth

Mr. Booth peacefully passed away at a local hospital. He is husband of Janet Booth.

Viewing is Wednesday, October 1st, 2014 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Mortuary. Funeral Service is Thursday, October 2nd, 2014 at 1:00 PM at Bethel Baptist Church located at 1962 Euclid Avenue; San Diego, CA 92105.

Burial will immediately follow service at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Please feel free contact our office at any time for information.

PAUL MATTHEWS BOOTH was born November 30, 1931 in Washington, D. C. He was one of nine children born to loving parents, John and Pauline Booth. He received his formal education at Phelps Vocational School in Washington, D.C. Paul accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age and was a member of the historical Epiphany Catholic Church, where he served as an Altar Boy.

In 1951, Paul voluntarily joined the United States Navy, serving his country with pride and honor during the Korean and Vietnam Conflicts. He also served aboard the USS Midway while based in San Diego, CA. He retired in 1971 after twenty years of exemplary service.

After retiring from the Navy, Paul began working for North Air Rework Facilty (N.A.R.F.) at North Island as an Airplane Mechanic. During all of his dedicated years of service, he never missed a day of work.

On June 24, 1979, Paul joined Bethel Baptist Church with Christian experience under the leadership of Dr. John W. Ringgold, where he served with the Usher, Trustee and Hospitality Ministries.

In 1979, Paul married the lovely Janet Johnson-Williams, whom he affectionately called "Pook" and "Sargent Major". Paul and Janet have cared for and raised numerous foster children over the past twenty-seven years. They received many awards and commendations for their outstanding service. They were also featured in a television commercial as well as in the newspaper for their service of excellence in caring for foster children with unconditional love.


During Paul's illness, he never gave up and he never complained. He remained steadfast and unmovable in the Lord; for he fought a good fight, finished his course and he kept the faith. He will be greatly missed.


He was preceded in death by both of his parents and seven siblings.


On Saturday, September 20, 2014, Paul Matthews Booth slipped away peacefully after a long illness. He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife of thirty-five years, Janet Booth; three daughters, Paula Brown, Maria Carter (Wil) and Joy Booth; one son, Andre Murphy (Andrea); two stepsons, Leonard Williams, Jr. and Ronald Williams; one brother, Charles Booth; eight grandchildren, LaKiesha Holden, Jenifer Brown, Jonathan Brown, Andre' Murphy, II, Kirsten "Bubblegum" Carter, Anthony Murphy, Sheyla Williams and Lynnette Williams; nine great-grandchildren, Kayla Holden, Dayvon Brown, Aniya Holden, Jordin Murphy, Andre' Murphy, III, Aiden Murphy and Natalie Murphy and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends, including the Bethel Baptist Church Family who will mourn his passing, yet celebrate his life.

PAUL'S FAVORITE SAYINGS:
Do you have two dollars for the mother of the Unknown Soldier?
Do you have two tens for a five?