Lindsey Newton Booty

A resident of Amite, LA, born on February 11, 1945 to Homer and Faye Cutrer Booty, entered into his eternal life on Monday, October 19, 2026 at the age of 81 years. He graduated from Kentwood High School in 1963. He worked at Dibert, Bancroft and Ross Steel, Atkinson Steel, and Simmons Texaco. Lindsey had a sense of humor which kept you in stitches. Lindsey was a hard working and loving family man, loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved the Lord and talked to him daily. Lindsey loved watching football, fishing, golf and westerns. His greatest passion was the thrill of the hunt of yard sale finds. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, JoAnn Cavaretta Booty; 2 children, Vikki Pitre and Keith Cavaretta (Kelly); grandchildren, Anna Cavaretta, Chris Cavaretta, and Landon Dufrene; sister, Betty Simpson; brothers, Alton Booty and Dennis Booty; family friend, Darlene Cavaretta; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Homer J. and Faye Cutrer Booty; brother, Verlin and Mary Booty; sister, Dois and Clarence "Tut" Young; father-in-law and mother-in law, Vince and Lucy Cavaretta; sisters-in-law, Dolly Booty and Juanita Booty; brother-in-law, Bobby Simpson. A special thanks to Amite Fire Department, Acadian Ambulance, North Oaks Emergency Room and ICU for their excellent care. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Helena Catholic Church for Masses, True Disciples Gift Shop, or the charity of your choice. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 8:00AM until 10:30AM with Funeral Mass at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, at 11:00AM on Friday, October 23, 2026. Services conducted by Fr. Reuben Dykes. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.