Photo courtesy of James A. McAlister Funerals & Cremation
Charleston, South Carolina
Nov 15, 1935 – Aug 12, 2019 (Age 83)
Frank McNair Wooten III, of Mt. Pleasant, SC, died on Monday, August 12, 2019.
Frank was born in Charlotte, NC on November 15, 1935, the son of Phyllis Carrison Wooten and Frank McNair Wooten, Jr. Growing up in Camden, SC, Frank attended Camden High School, where he served as the captain of the football team. After high school Frank played football for the University of Virginia and then transferred to The University of South Carolina where he was a member of the SAE fraternity, played on the golf team, and met his late wife Sarah Lawrence Norton Wooten (Sallie), whom he married on February 6, 1960. Frank served his country as a member of the United States Army before moving with his beloved bride to Miami, FL, where he was associated with Travelers Insurance. After the births of their daughters and five wonderful years in Florida, Frank and Sallie moved their family back home to the Carolinas when Frank joined Merrill Lynch in Charlotte, NC. He enjoyed a decades long career as a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch, and his clients sought his advice long after his retirement. Upon retirement Frank and Sallie spent their time between Blowing Rock, NC and North Litchfield Beach, SC.
Frank was an ordained Deacon of the Presbyterian Church, an avid fisherman, hunter, card player, and treasured his presumed position as “Mayor” of the Frankie Home in Mount Pleasant, SC. Always very social, he nevertheless stood by his custom of never having a cocktail after suppertime. Frank was considered the ultimate Southern gentleman and was an inspiration to the young men who came after him.
Frank is survived by his daughters, Sallie Vee Wooten of Charleston, SC and Mary Beth Sherman (Jim) of Cary, NC. He is also survived by his precious grandchildren, Wooten Zervos (Hannah), McNair Zervos, Mikey Zervos, Baez Sherman and Curt Sherman.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude and love to Frank’s caregivers at the Franke Home.
His Funeral Service will be held in The Rodenberg Chapel, Franke at Seaside at 3:00 PM Friday, August 16, 2019. Immediately following, the family will receive friends and family at the home of Sallie Vee Wooten. Frank will be laid to rest with Sallie in the Quaker Cemetery in Camden, SC.
In lieu of flowers, contribution may be made in Frank and Sallie’s memory to the Crossnore School and Children’s Home in Crossnore, NC (PO Box 249, Crossnore, NC 28616-0249).
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very sad time. I have such fond memories of the time I had with your Dad and Mom---all the way back with Sallie as Pi Phi's at South Carolina. All of the Davis Family sends their dearest love to each of you. Sandra Davis Brewer
Sandra Brewer
August 22, 2019 | Friend
Rest in peace my old friend. Our boyhood days have always been a fond memory.
steve Miller
August 16, 2019 | Sioux Falls, SD | Friend
Dear Mary Beth, Jim, Baez and Curt . . . Sending lots of love and hugs to you! You have so so many wonderful memories with your dad . . . I always enjoyed chatting with him at different events at your house! Ed and Rhonda Chesson
Rhonda Chesson
August 16, 2019 | Cary, NC | Neighbor
Sallie Vee and Mary Beth my heart goes out to you and your families. Reading Franks obituary brought back so many wonderful Charlotte memories. As you know the two of you were the same age as my children. Two things that had really stuck in my mind were the time MB and Rhett painted a car of a lady visiting Sallie. Of course the paint belonged to Frank and he followed the trail that lead to that curly headed adorable little girl and her partner in crime. I think you were four. One more (even...
Martha Gardner
August 15, 2019 | St Augustine, FL | Neighbor
It's difficult to articulate the sense of loss I feel. Frank Wooten was a second father to me just as Sallie was my "other mother". I was welcomed into the Wooten family when I met them at North Litchfield as a 16 year-old local boy and have loved them ever since. Frank & Sallie were two of the nicest, generous and caring people that I've ever met. Sallie taught me the true meaning of southern hospitality and Frank taught me to salt water fish and how to be a proper southern gentleman. I have...
Andrew Fookes
August 15, 2019 | Signal Mountain, TN | Friend
We are so saddened by Franks passing. He was always so kind to us, kept us on our toes, and never failed to make us smile. Frank was a true gentleman. His passing is heavens gain and our loss. Love to Sallie Vee and her family The staff at Plantation Pharmacy
Deb DaPore
August 15, 2019 | Charleston, SC | Friend
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a loved one
August 15, 2019
I will truly miss seeing Frank when I visit my mother at Franke. He was always friendly to my mother and had a wonderful way of showing kindness. We are all very saddened by this loss. May God be with his family.
Joanne Campbell
August 15, 2019 | Charleston, SC
Mary Beth and Sallie Vee,
Sending you our love and prayers during this difficult time. We are so sorry that we can not be with you on Friday but will be thinking of you and your families.
Elizabeth & Grason Curtis
ELIZABETH Curtis
August 15, 2019 | CARY, NC | Friend
