Michael Gene "Mike" Boothe, age 65, of Owings, MD passed away suddenly May 8, 2011 at his residence. Mike was born April 6, 1946 in Huntington, West Virginia to Burles and Margaret (Berry) Boothe. He was raised in Linville, OH and graduated from Symmes Valley High School, class of 1964.

He enlisted in the US Navy in 1964 and was honorably discharged in 1968 having served aboard the USS Yellowstone and having been awarded the National Defense Service Medal. He married Kathleen Marie Bean June 18, 1966 while he was stationed at Andrews Air Force Base, Camp Springs, MD. They resided briefly in Florida and later in Bowie, MD and Dale City, VA until moving to Owings where they have lived for the past 28 years.

Mike was employed as a sheet metal mechanic with the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 100, Washington, D.C. from 1968 until his retirement in April, 2004. In his leisure time Mike enjoyed fishing and hunting, and spending time with his family and friends.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, and is survived by his wife Kathleen M. Boothe of Owings; sons Michael J. Boothe and wife Lauren of Arlington, VA and Matthew S. Boothe and wife Stephanie of North Beach, MD; a daughter Katie G. Keller and husband Jason of Owings; grandchildren Matthew S. Boothe, Jr. and Ashley C. Boothe; and a sister Marsha Marcum of Inverness, FL.

Friends and relatives are invited to attend a graveside memorial service at 11:00 A.M on Friday May 13, 2011 at Holy Face Parish Cemetery, 20408 Point Lookout Road, Great Mills, MD 20634.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.