Marcus "Pat" Booth passed away peacefully at his home in Flora, Illinois, on February 5, 2022. Pat was the son of Eldon "Buddy" and Alta (Forsythe) Booth of Cisne, Illinois. Pat was preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers: Charles and Sam. Pat is survived by his former wife: Mary Jane Purdy Booth; their children: Marcus Booth of Effingham, Cindy Booth-McDannel of Maryville, Tennessee, and Alex and Tina Booth of Flora; his granddaughters: Shallon, Alayna, Olivia, Kassidi, and Ayla; his grandsons: Matthew and Gabriel; two great-grandchildren; his special grand-dog: Jagger; and many special friends and extended family that he treasured. Pat served in the Army Guard Reserves prior to attending college at SIU. After graduating, Pat taught History/Government at West Frankfort High School. He was an active member of the communities where he lived and even took a short segue into politics when he ran for Mayor of West Frankfort. After establishing and running a s