Jimmy Ray Hooten

I lived next door to Hoot and Alice on Rockwood Lane in Denton. They were wonderful neighbors. After my husband and I divorced, I had trouble keeping the grass mowed. One day I came home from work to find Hoot and another neighbor mowing my lawn. A real gentleman.

I remember going to the icehouse when I was 10 or 11. To me, it seemed like it was in the middle of the desert. He sat in a glass house that was his office where you could see out in every direction. Uncle Jiddy showed me his pistol he kept in his desk to shoot jackrabbits a million yards away or something. I also went into the icehouse in shorts and a mesh t-shirt. The fellas were in there making ice the old fashioned way, scooping it up with shovels and filling a bag that the other fella...

When Julie and I were in high school, Jimmy a/k/a Hootie, scared the crap out of me. It was probably because he knew we were not exactly truthful about our plans for the evening. I loved that man! He fiercely loved his family - especially his children, grandchildren, and his wife Alice. He was a loving and giving man who would do anything in the world for anyone. He was the kind of dad, friend, and husband every man should aspire to be. Sending much love and prayers to all of Jimmy's family.

I never met Mr.Hooten, but I have brown to know and appreciate him through his granddaughter,Beth Hooten. He had to be a fine man to have meant so much to Beth. My sincere condolences to his family on his loss.

I will always have a very special place in my heart for my PawPaw. He was always there for me no matter what. He has now joined my other Guardian Angels, PaPaw, Nanny and Granny. I’m blessed to have grown up with him and will miss him so much. I love you and “I be good PawPaw”.

JR was a wonderful man. Now he is with his beloved Alice.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.