AMERICUS — James Edward “Eddie” Booth Jr., 64, of Americus died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, at his home. A native of Americus, he was born April 9, 1954, to the late James Edward Booth and Betty Jones Booth. He worked as a lineman for Georgia Power for 17 years before retiring due to his health. In the later years of his life, he was a truck driver and escort driver. He loved horses and cars; and loved life and making people laugh.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018, at Greg Hancock Funeral Chapel in Americus with Shane Busby officiating.

Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, LeighAnne and Nick Busby of Dawson; a son, James Roger “J.R.” Booth of Dawson; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Beverly Milner Booth.

You may sign the online guestbook at www.greghancockfuneralchapel.com.

Greg Hancock Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.