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James Wootan Obituary
July 22, 1942 - April 21, 2019
Macon, GA- James "Jimmy" Wootan of Macon, Georgia died Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019.
Jimmy graduated from Tulane University as a commissioned officer in the Army and served in Korea. He practiced law in Macon for four decades.
A servant leader, he invested his time and talents at the Fuller Center for Housing and the Lion's Club. He taught Sunday School for twenty years at Highland Hills Baptist Church where he also served terms as a deacon and as chair of deacons.
An avid hiker, birdwatcher, trout fisher, gardener, and woodcarver, Jimmy loved nature. As a spiritual discipline of mindfulness, he practiced stone stacking, finding peace in balancing heavy things with a light touch.
Jimmy's family includes his beloved wife Tina Wootan; her children and their families: son David Chapman of Macon; son Stuart Chapman (April) of Macon; son James Jason Chapman (Kerri) of Warner Robins; and daughter Christy Smith (Tim) of Griffin; and eight grandchildren. Jimmy is preceded in death by his sister, Judy Taylor and was the son of the late Katherine Harper Wootan and Joel W. Wootan.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 26, at 2 PM at Highland Hills Baptist Church (1370 Briarcliff Road, Macon, GA 31211). The family will greet friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers, please contribute to Stratford Academy or Highland Hills Baptist Church.
Visit www.snowscs.com to express tributes.
Snow's Memorial Chapel, Cherry Street, is in charge of all the arrangements.
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April 25, 2019
I am so sorry for the passing of your loved one. May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)
SWilson
Bertha Ambler
April 25, 2019
My condolences are with you and your family during this time of loss. Attorney Wootan was my attorney for the last twenty years and he was always so genuine. I feel like I've lost a family member as well. B.M. Ambler
Bert Kostedt
April 25, 2019
Mrs. Wootan,
I was sorry to hear the news about Mr. Wootan. Growing up at Highland Hills, I remember him well. A gentleman and a scholar. He will be missed.
Juanita Roberts
April 25, 2019
Sorry for your loss.Thinking of you and your family prayers for all of you at this time
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Marie & Chuck Stepter
April 24, 2019
Marie knew Jimmy most of her life through her brother, Frank Lanneau, a Macon attorney for many years. Chuck, a Florida lawyer for nearly 50 years, had the pleasure of working with Jimmy on several matters related to Marie's family and found him to be in the very upper crust of lawyers in both ethics and legal knowledge. He will be sorely missed and we are fortunate to have had him with us for as long as we did.
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