Billy Ray Boothe --  age 72

Born September 2 1953 in Minden La passed away peacefully December 19, 2025 at 0915 in Shreveport La with good friend Donna by his side.

He is preceded in death by his Parents Jesse Lee Boothe and Ruth Ava Childs Boothe; Brothers Buddy Boothe and James G Boothe Sr.

Survived by Sisters Jerry Lynn with her husband Sanford and  Ava Jo; Daughter Amanda Ewald and granddaughters Britney and Briana. Family and Friends Sharon A Bodie, Cheryl Phillips,James G Boothe Jr. with his wife Anita, Chris Boothe, Lesley, Jerry, Billy Wayne Boothe, Wandra, Donna Leonard, Rick Adams, Carla Deen, Rick Gray.

Billy Ray entered into active duty with the United States Air Force on November 15 1972 and was honorably discharged on June 29 1976. During his time of service he achieved the rank of E-4 as Masonry Specialist with a secondary title of Aircraft Maintenance Specialist.

Billy loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. In his spare time, he enjoyed making fishing poles, jigs and lures. Other hobbies included anything pertaining to the Civil War.