Gerald Dewayne 'Pop' Booth Sr., 93

SELBYVILLE - Gerald Dewayne "Pop" Booth Sr. of Selbyville died peacefully Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006, in his home. He was 93.

Mr. Booth was born Aug. 4, 1913, in Amityville, N.Y., son of the late Clifford and Lila (Ketcham) Booth.

He was a World War II veteran serving with the U.S. Army as a first lieutenant in the 3,150th Quartermaster Service Co.

Before retiring in 1976, he worked for Demov Foods and Ben Perlow Liquor Co. on Long Island, N.Y.

Mr. Booth lived in Durham, N.C., for many years and for the last three years in Selbyville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five sisters and six brothers.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy S. (Wolpert) Booth; a daughter, Andrea Booth of Ocean View; two sons, Jerry Booth Jr. of Durham and Chris Booth of Dagsboro; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Sussex County Senior Services, Nutrition Program, 546 S. Bedford St., Georgetown, DE 19947.

Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services, Ocean View.