Paul Jason Booth, age 49,  passed away on August 18, 2023.  Jason was born on September 13, 1973,  the son of Janet Fortag.

Jason is survived by his loving family;  mother, Janet Fortag; grandmother, Elva Mueller; sisters, Tammy Borozovich and Davalynn Booth; brother, Rob Pursley; Aunts,  Andrea Means and Pat Neff; uncle, David Collinsworth Jr.; nieces, Tara Kennedy, Tonya Kennedy, Heather Jolliff, and Hillary Booth; nephews, Travis Kennedy and Anthony Jolliff; cousins, Tia Tarlton, Ricky Means, Brian Means, Nichole Setzakorn, and Joey Collinsworth; great-nieces, Addison Sanders, Carsen Griffith, Emma Abernathy, Haylee Roper, Barden Lowery, Clay Kennedy, and Adrian Overton; and special friend, Shawn Kuhn.

He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Kenneth Fortag, and his brother, Donnie L. Pursley Jr.

Jason was an avid Dallas Cowboys football fan.  He also enjoyed watching NASCAR whenever there was a race going on.  Jason was an avid golfer.  He was always a part of the family functions, and deeply enjoyed gathering with his family and friends.  He was a family-oriented man.

A Celebration of Life for Mr. Paul Jason Booth will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Rumors Tavern at 500 North James Street in Centralia, Illinois.