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John N. Wooton

1927 - 2021

John N. Wooton obituary, 1927-2021, St. Clair Shores, MI

John Wooton Obituary

John N. (Jack) Wooton

St. Clair Shores - John N. (Jack) Wooton, D.D.S., 93, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2021 at his home in St. Clair Shores, surrounded by his family. Jack was born in Detroit on December 27, 1927 to Irma and Noel Wooton. He grew up in St. Clair Shores and was an outstanding scholar and athlete at Lakeview High School graduating as valedictorian in 1945. Jack earned a B.S. from Michigan State University and then his D.D.S. from University of Detroit. Following graduation he went on to serve in the U.S. Army for two years before he began his dental practice in St. Clair Shores where he worked for 40 years. Jack served as a former president of the Macomb County Dental Society and was a volunteer on several committees of the Michigan Dental Association. John is survived by his wife of 67 years, Sara, and children Linda Valencia (B.J.), Michael (Barbara), John (Carol) and Sandy Hurst (Rick). He was the proud grandfather of Michelle, Jill, Haley and Jack Wooton and Kriss Valencia. Jack was also survived by his sister, Joanne Van Ramshorst. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in Jack's honor to a charity of your choice. Please visit the online guestbook at www.cremationmichigan.com

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Published by The Detroit News & Detroit Free Press from Apr. 7 to Apr. 11, 2021.

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