Harry Pegram Booth

September 30, 2023

Harry Pegram Booth, 80, of Charotte, NC passed in the arms of our Heavenly Father, September 30, 2023, at Atrium Mercy Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born October 30, 1942, in Charlotte, NC, to the late John Hammond and Margaret Hamilton Booth.

Harry was a proud graduate of Myers Park High School and Appalachian State University. He taught band in Greensboro City Schools and Charlote Mecklenburg Schools for a total of thirty years. After retiring from CMS, he taught band and general music in Metrolina Catholic Schools for ten years.

Harry had played trumpet in several symphony orchestras, a German band, a brass quartet, and the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus band. He loved music and theatre, and enjoyed attending North Carolina Symphony concerts in Raleigh, NC and Barter Theatre plays in Abingdon, VA.

The welfare of children was very important to him and he faithfully contributed to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Crossnore Communities for Children, and the NC Masonic Home for Children. A lifelong Presbyterian, he regularly contributed in First Presbyterian Church of Charotte, NC.

Harry was an active member of East Gate Masonic Lodge, a Scottish Rite Mason, and a Shriner. He was instrumental in planning the half-time shows for the Shrine Bowl.

Harry was very outgoing and always had a smile on his face. He genuinely cared about others and was beloved by all who knew him.

In addition to his parents, Harry was preceded in death by his brother, John; sister-in-law, Clara, father and mother-in-law, Loy and Evelyn Crocker; and brother-in-law, Cliff Crocker.

Harry is survived by his wife, Judy, son, David and his wife, Laura; grandchildren, Jessica Booth, Brooke Mullis and her husband, Andrew and Dakota Honeycutt; nephew, Bill Booth and his wife, Georgia; great-niece Margaret Booth; sister-in-law Jenny Crocker; nieces Emily Crocker-Underwood and husband, Paul and Catherine Daniels and husband, Matt.

Graveside services will be held * FRIDAY , October 13, 2023, 3:00 PM, at Elmwood Cemetery, 700 W. Sixth Street, Charlotte, NC 28202.

Memorials may be made to Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607; Crossnore Communities for Children, PO Box 249, Crossnore, NC 28657 and NC Symphony Orchestra, 3700 Glenwood Ave. #130, Raleigh, NC 27612.

*note-  change of date

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC; 28204 (704) 641-7606. Online condolences can be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.

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  • Larry Lane

    Harry was a friend, a mentor and a constant supporter of all new band directors in the Charlotte area. I can’t wait to join him in the heavenly band up in Heaven!

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  • Martha and Roddey Player

    Dear Judy
    Harry Booth was one in a million, and we are so very sorry that he is no longer with us. We pray God rest his soul. Continued prayers on your behalf, as well.

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  • Carol Seawell

    Harry & I were in the same Myers Park High homeroom but lost touch after high school. Due to my name change when married & moving from Charlotte, I was never included in Reunion notices from Myers Park. Through a crazy coincidence Harry had a conversation with a neighbor who knew my sister & referred to her by her maiden name which Harry immediately recognized and sent word to me that I should reconnect with Myers Park. I contacted the Reunion committee and was blessed to attend


















    Harry and I were classmates & in the same homeroom at Myers Park High School. With the name change which occurred when I married & moved from Charlotte, I was never on he list to be advised of class reunions. Through a fluke while talking with his neighbor who knew my little sister and called her by her maiden name, Harry sent word to me that I should connect with the planning committee of the reunions for our Myers Park High class. I was blessed last October to attend our 60th Class of 1961 Reunion held 61 years after graduation! Harry was a great connector of people and cared deeply for all. I was totally blessed by my brief encounter with he and his wife Judy at this reunion! My condolences to the family and especially Judy. Harry made the world a better place!

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  • Steve Morris

    My sincere codolences to Harry's family. I grew up living behind Harry. He was a couple of years older than me and was a good friend and role model. We enjoyed shooting baskets in his backyard and going to the movies at least once a month. He taught me how to play chess. He nicknamed me Malcolm and crafted a Kentucky Long Rifle for me out of a tree branch because I was enamored by the tales of Daniel Boone, Davey Crockett and men like them. I moved to Florida as a kid and lost track. He was a kind and gentle soul and will be missed by countless others. GOD Bless...

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  • Tom LaJoie

    I am so sorry for your loss. Harry was such a wonderful person. He will be severely missed.

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