Johnny Mize Wooten
July 25, 1941 ~ October 29, 2011
Johnny Mize Wooten, age 70, died Saturday, October 29, 2011 after a prolonged illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Patricia Farris Wooten; his son, Jay Wooten and wife Leah; his daughter, Mary Kathryn (Kathy) McDonald of Suwanee GA; grandchildren, Abigail, Isabel, Duncan Wooten and Ben McDonald; brother, Aubrey Wooten and wife Jeannie of Fort Worth TX; sister-in-law, Doris Wooten of Rocky Mount; and several nieces and nephews.
Johnny, born in Tarboro, was preceded in death by his parents, Seba and Minnie Wooten; and his brother, Maddry.
He was an outstanding athlete at Benvenue High School and a graduate of Atlantic Christian College. He owned various businesses in Rocky Mount including Wooten Builders, J&M Takeout, and the Dairy Bar. Johnny served in the United States Marine Corps and was a member of the American Legion. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus. He was an Exalted Ruler of the Elks and a member of the Lions Club and the Jaycees.
Mass and a Celebration of his life will be held at 2:30pm on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with visitation following in the church hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to: Knights of Columbus, 745 Brassie Club Drive, Rocky Mount NC 27804 or the Marine Corps League, P.O. Box 456, Red Oak NC 27868.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Wednesday 11/2, 3:30 pm
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I just want to say that I am sorry about Johnny. I went to Benvenue School with Johnny and Aubrey. Johnny was just a grade below me. I will have great memories of him. Vernelle Greene Hiatt
BEING HIS BROTHER I GO WAY BACK TO OUR CHILD HOOD. IN TARBORO THE COLE FIGHTS THAT GAVE HIM THAT LITTLE BLACK MARK ON HIS FOREHEAD, OUR BB GUN FIGHTS WHERE I EMBEDDED A BB UNDER THE SKIN OF HIS FOREHEAD . I WENT HOME CRYING AND SCARED – I THOUGHT I HAD KILLED MY LITTLE BROTHER(GUESS I WAS JUST A BROTHER). THEN THE YEARS OF FIGHTS WE HAD ON THE FIELD OF FOOTBALL WHERE HE EXCELLED AND ALSO IN BASKETBALL. I LOVE YOU LITTLE BROTHER AND I THINK OF SPORTS, COLE AND BB GUNS NOW WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES. SEMPER FI MARINE (ALWAYS FAITHFUL) AS YOU ALWAYS WERE. I SALUTE YOU AND SO LONG FOR NOW BECAUSE I WILL BE JOINING YOU AND MAT AFTERWHILE. AUBREY AND JEANNE WOOTEN FORT WORTH, TX [emailprotected]
Pat very sorry to learn of Johnny’ s passing . My thoughts are with you and your family. Tommy Adkins
Johnny was an easy-going person with a great sense of humor. Linda & I send our condolences and best wishes to Pat and every member of his family. Have great memories of Johnny during little league days. We know that you will have great memories, and that he will be greatly missed. Bill & LInda Hoyle
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The Wooten Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you walk down this road of sorrow. May God grant you comfort that only comes from Him. Grady & Harriet Howell
Mrs. Wooten, I am saddened to hear of your loss. The few times I saw Johnny, he was always very nice and respectful. May God be with you in your time of loss. Albert Strickland
I am so sorry to hear this news; Coach Wooten was one of the nicest men I knew growing up….just a first class person. I know he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the Wooten family. – Alexander Hammond
Pat I never met Johnny but from reading on the tribute wall, he was well loved. Thinking of you and family. Bookie
Johnny was fun to be married to. He had such a quick wit and was very supportive of me and my undertakings. Anyone who knew him, knew he was an avid sports fan, especially Duke University sports. He was also ultra conservative. Federal government infuriated him. Thanks to all who have remembered him in some way.