James Kevin Boothe ( Kevin),51, of Selbyville, De, peacefully passed away on January 21, 2022 surrounded by loved ones, after a difficult battle with cancer.

Kevin was born on March 5, 1970 to Charles Boothe and Ruth Land. After Kevin graduated from Eufaula high school in 1988, he spent some time at Auburn university and eventually found his calling serving the public as a Police Officer. Kevin eventually moved to Maryland where he continued to work in law enforcement. Being a police officer was a passion of Kevin’s and he felt he made a difference.

In 2010, Kevin met his wife Kelli Davey of Salisbury Maryland. Kevin Boothe and Kelli Davey married in 2013 in the Islands. They were a blended family with 6 children.

Kevin retired from law enforcement in 2010, and started Guard Dog security and a limo company. He joined his wife, Kelli, in expanding Delmar Assisted Living in 2011. He went on to build Delmar Villa and Delmar Estates with his wife, Kelli. Kevin had a passion for helping people and enjoyed his work.

Kevin’s love in life was his Wife, his Kids and the water. He spent much of his time on the water traveling throughout South Florida, the Keys and the Bahamas. This is where Kevin was his happiest and felt free. Even during Kevin’s sickest days he would find a way to get on the boat and escape the reality of cancer.

Kevin was predeceased by his Father, Charles Boothe. He is survived by his wife, Kelli Davey, his daughters Taylor Boothe, Emma Boothe and Megan Davey and his sons Ryan Davey, Hunter Davey and Jack Davey. Kevin’s children meant the world to him. He is also survived by his Mother Ruth.

A celebration of life with be held on Feb 5, 2022 from 1-5pm in the banquet hall. There will be a service followed by a celebration of life. Kevin’s wishes were that the service be kept light hearted.
Please see “remembering Kevin Boothe” Facebook page for more details.