Gary Thomas Booth, 64, of Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Carillon Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Lynchburg, VA on April 22, 1953. A son of the late Nathan Thomas Booth and Ruby Viola Floyd Branch.
Gary was a crane operator for Wheelabrator Abrasives. He loved collecting antique cars especially old Ford’s. He enjoyed spending time with his family, gardening and doing yard work. He will be missed by all that knew him.
Gary is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Dianne St. Clair Booth, three children, Eric Thomas Booth, Samantha Jo Booth and fiancée, Matthew Drumheller and Tyler Lee Booth; one special granddaughter, Lucille “Lucy” Drumheller; two siblings, Ronald “Ronnie” Booth and Rhonda Mitchell and her husband, John; also numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.
For those wishing to make memorial contributions in Gary’s memory please consider The American Cancer Society, 2840 Electric Rd # 106, Roanoke, VA 24018.
A funeral service and celebration of Gary’s life will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Tharp Funeral Chapel with Joel Severs officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 pm on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Tharp Funeral Home in Bedford. To send condolences online please visit Tharpfuneralhome.com. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford is assisting the family.