James Booth Obituary
Jim was born in Columbus on April 27, 1942, to the late Dr. Edmond J. and Edna Hothem Booth. He was a graduate of Zanesville High School class of 1960, Otterbein University 1961-1963, and The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine 1964-1968. His first job as a veterinarian was at Pine Hollow Farm in New York where his passion as an Equine Veterinarian became nationally known. After moving back to Zanesville, he started Dr. James W. Booth DVM and specialized in Horses. Jim was the operator of E. & J. Crematory for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, taking his friends meals from the Putnam Tavern and the VFW. Jim served our country and defended our freedom in the United States Army during Vietnam 1968-1969. Jim was a man of few words but had a big heart and loved his family very much.
He is survived by his loving wife Pam Swinehart Booth whom he married April 5, 1991; three children: Jody (Ryan) Carpenter, Jayme (Shane) Starkey, and Ted (Kylie) Porter; two brothers Dr. Jack (Sandy) Booth and Jon (Marci) Booth; six grandchildren: J.P. (Melissa) Lichtner, Alex (Mandy) Lichtner, Drew Carpenter, Tyler Carpenter, Adyson Starkey, and Jaycob Starkey; four great grandchildren: Elouise Lichtner, Maxton Bryan, Parker Lichtner, and Cora Lichtner; mother-in-law Patty (Frank) Fry; two sisters in laws: Sue (Daryl) Sowards and Betty Booth; and a brother-in-law Fredric Swinehart.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Dr. Joe Booth.
Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 on Friday July 5, 2024, and one hour prior to services at THE SNOUFFER FUNERAL HOME 1150 WEST MILITARY ROAD ZANESVILLE. Funeral Service will be 11 am on Saturday July 6, 2024, with Full Military Honors by the VFW Post 1058 and American Legion Post 29 Zanesville.
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Anne Baker England
July 12, 2024
I just heard Jim had died. I am so very sorry. He was a very quiet , but fun guy in high school. He was a great asset to our class reunion committee; always willing to do whatever was asked of him. He has been and will be missed at our future classmates' lunches.
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Julie Whiteman
July 2, 2024
Dr Booth was a very special man; I remember being out at Ellen Sharp's and he would come either to care for one of her horses or just stop by for a visit. They were a pair. One time when I was getting the Hoof Beats 4-H food stand ready, Dr Booth saved my life. I saw a mouse (which by the way I am scared of) I screamed, and he came in laughed at me and got the mouse. It was a running joke that he saved me from the mouse. He will be missed by many. To Doctor Booths family so sorry for your loss and the community has lost a great man
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