Eugene "Gene" Allison Booth, born June 26, 1944, in Baton Rouge, LA. Gene passed into eternal glory of the Triune God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit on December 2, 2023 after several years of suffering from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. He is preceded by his parents Maurice Victor Booth and Euleane Bruhl Booth. Survived by his wife, Suzanne Samuel Booth, four sons and two stepsons: Eugene A. Booth, Jr. "Beau" and wife, (Karen); Timothy J. Booth (Emily); Stephen M. Booth; Jonathan P. Booth and stepsons, Robert Gray (Ami) and Hunter Gray (Jacelyn). He is also survived by nine grandchildren, two sisters (Linda Haby, Karen Grafe) and a brother (Mike Booth), as well as numerous nephews and nieces. Raised predominantly in LaPorte, TX, he attended LSU, played football, graduated with an Army ROTC commission. In Vietnam, he was part of 121st Assault Helicopter Co, Commander of the Viking Gunship Platoon. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross as well as 31 Air Medals, plus others. In 2019 he was inducted into the LSU "Cadets of the Ole War School" Military Hall of Honor for his service to LSU and the United States while serving in the U.S. Army. Upon completing active duty, Gene graduated from LSU Law School. He was in solo practice, or with small law firms, then at the Parish Attorney's Office, as an assistant parish attorney and Director of Risk Management from which he retired in 2016. Gene was very active with his sons. He was delighted in their athletics, participating by coaching football, basketball and track at St. Aloysius School and Catholic High School. Gene would tell you that God, by grace alone, sovereignly called, saved, and richly blessed him in every and all circumstances. He attended First Presbyterian Church and served as a deacon. Committal service will be December 15, 11am at Young Family Cemetery, Zachary, LA. A memorial and reception at First Presbyterian Church will follow at 1:30pm also on December 15. Share sympathies, memories, and condolences at www.CharletFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The Advocate from Dec. 11 to Dec. 14, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Eugene Booth

10 Entries

Hank Pearce & Family

June 25, 2024

I vividly remember living next door to the Booth family in the 50's & 60's in Shoreacres Tx. They were a great family & good neighbors. We had some tough times with hurricanes in those days, esp. Hurricane Carla. I remember looking up to Gene who was 6 years older than me. He was an awesome guy, smart and driven to succeed! We went our separate ways, but I thought about the family many times. I could go on and on about them. God Bless Gene and his extended family.

Karen Fawley

January 10, 2024

Beau,
David just told me about the loss of your Dad. I have such fond memories of him and all you boys playing ball together. You and your family are in my prayers. Christ's peace, Karen Fawley

Marilyn Coggin

January 8, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Gene was a good man and a

The Hannie family.

December 18, 2023

Gene was our neighbor for many years. We saw his sons grow up. A great man.

Brother Carl (CHS)

December 14, 2023

Be assured of my thoughts and prayers ar this most special time.

Dennis Weber

December 14, 2023

Eugene Booth was a man's man. He had more courage in his little finger than most of us have in our whole body. Gene was the commander of a helicopter attack unit in Vietnam. He flew at least one mission each day, some days several, except on Christmas Day, was in combat every day.
He was a competent Attorney; worked hard at his profession and always put his client first.
Gene was an honorable man. He loved his family and he loved our Country. I will miss him. I will never forget him. He is now in The Good Lord's hands. God bless him.

J. Bryan Clemmons

December 13, 2023

TO Suzanne and the Booth family I would like to express my deepest sympathy on you all loss Eugene was a great guy and friend. I have you all in my prayers J Bryan Clemmons

Trey Marabella

December 11, 2023

I want to send my deepest condolences to the entire Booth family on the loss of Gene Booth.

Gene was my football coach when I was at St. Aloysius School when I was a kid and he made a very positive impact on my life. I want to extend my deepest condolences prayers thoughts and support to his family and friends.

Arthur Abercrombie

December 11, 2023

Gene and I became friends in the fall of 1962 when we were in the same squad at LSU ROTC. After college he became an army helicopter pilot and was a true hero in Vietnam. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his heroics which is about as high as it gets. Had he decided to stay on active duty I have no doubt that he would have become a General. After the service he became an outstanding lawyer and I always enjoyed seeing him at the courthouse. Suzanne I wish you and the children the best. He was a great one!
Arthur Abercrombie

Mary E. Roper

December 8, 2023

I worked with Gene at the Parish Attorney's Office for over twenty years. He was always kind and approachable when I was starting out in my career. As we continued to work together, Gene was always respectful toward me and was a stalwart member of the team. In my mind, Gene was always grinning as if he knew something that no one else did. He was good natured and a pleasure to be around. I am saddened by his passing. The world has lost a true gentleman and a treasured colleage.

My heart goes out to Suzanne and the rest of Gene's family.

With Warm regards,
Mary E. Roper

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