Lonnie Ruben Wooten
1931 - 2017
Lonnie Ruben Wooten
1931 - 2017
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BORN
1931
DIED
2017
Lonnie Wooten Obituary
Born July 1, 1931 in Iredell County, he was the son to the late Ruben Wooten and Betty Johnson Martin. Lonnie was a loving and caring husband, father and "Paw". His pride and joy were his grandchildren. He was retired from Southern Railway. He was the founder and owner of L. R. Wooten Construction and known for his hard dedicated work. Nothing excited him more than getting ready to pour a slab of concrete at 3am. Lonnie was a member of Bethlehem UMC for over 60 years.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Reece Wooten.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 65 years, Nancy Watt Wooten; three daughters, Freda (Jerry) Alford, Debbie (Jim) Dagenhart and Patsy (Gary) Beach; grandchildren, Sara (Greg) Waugh, Doug Dagenhart, David (Megan) Dagenhart, Hannah (Jeremy) Roberts and Caleb Dagenhart; great-grandchildren, Kate Elizabeth Waugh, Luke Ruben Waugh and Asa Duncan Dagenhart; sisters, Mildred Price and Betty Wilson; sister-in-law, Peggy Wooten; brother-in-law, Tom Watt and many other loving family members and friends.
A Funeral Service will be held Sunday, April 9, 2017 at 3pm at Bethlehem United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5-7:30pm Saturday, April 8, 2017 in the Wooten-Watt Christian Life Center at Bethlehem UMC.
Memorial may be made to Bethlehem UMC 607 Bethlehem Rd, Statesville, NC 28677 or Gordon Hospice House 2341 Simonton Road Statesville, NC, 28625.
Online Condolences may be left at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com
The Wooten family is under the care of Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home.
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Gale Moose
April 11, 2017
Nancy and family, I am so sorry about Lonnie's passing.I always knew when we returned to Bethlehem for Mothers day services that Lonnie would be on that grreted us. I guess him and mom can set up there in heaven and talk until we join them. Will be praying for your family and I know the Lords comfort and peace is the only way that we get through times like these.
Tom & Kathleen Busby
April 10, 2017
Freda, Debbie and Patsy,
Your Dad's love, his laugh, the memories you made, The life lessons that will always stay with you...
These are his gifts to you.
Hoping that the good memories and stories of your Dad will bring some comfort as you find your way through this difficult time.
Peace
kimberly earnest
April 9, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. he was an amazing man so loved by many. my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Reggie Carolyn and Lee Ann Sherrill
April 8, 2017
Lonnie Wooten Family
Takin' The Train To Heaven
Heaven's train has come 'a callin'
The conductor tells me time to go
I hadn't seen it comin'
I wish that I'd a known
Soft smoke is billowin', billowin' up
The train whistles a fluted sound
And up eternity's track we go
Leavin' this earthly ground
I'd like to have known my passage was booked
The fare paidmy departure planned
Cause I was just as surprised as you.
For I was still battling courageously
When from life-to-death I spanned
So here I stand on the departure docks
And into eternity I'll go
But I'll leave part of my heart with you
So you will always know
THAT I LOVE YOU
A poem in tribute to the railroad man and the years of dedication to his job and to his Christian faith.
Sincere sympathy,
Reggie,Carolyn and Lee Ann Sherrill
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April 8, 2017
We are very sorry for your loss. May the Lord give each of you His comfort during this time. We will be in prayer for you. Charlot and Larry McCoy
Scott-Joyce Phillips and family
April 8, 2017
So sorry for your loss. May God comfort you all now and in the coming weeks. Love Phillips family
Ed Barnette
April 8, 2017
I was on of the drivers at SCP up at 3am hauling concrete to L R Wooten.Rest in Peace Mr.Lonnie. Ed Barnette and family .
Danielle Benfield
April 8, 2017
So sorry for you and your family. Glad he isn't suffering anymore. Prayers for all of you.
Ann Moose
April 8, 2017
Nancy and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss - Lonnie was a kind, noble man whom I looked up to my whole life. I know now he is at peace and is not suffering anymore.
Michelle Walker
April 8, 2017
Mrs. Nancy Wooten
Sorry for the loss of Mr. Wooten. My dad (Clayton Tatum) worked with him for a few years, but he always thought a lot of him as a trusted friend. He was a very good friend of our family during the loss of our dad. He will surely be missed. I send you my heartfelt sympathy and prayers for your family. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, but LOVE leaves memories no one can steal.
God Bless you all.
Michelle Tatum Walker and Family
April 8, 2017
Sorry for your loss, he was so kind and patient with our mom, Maude Deal,
and we really appreciated it. The Deal Family
Dinah Frank
April 8, 2017
Nancy, I am so sorry to hear about Lonnie and just know he is at peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls and the whole family.
Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home
April 7, 2017
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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