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Charles Wooten Obituary
1954 - 2020
Charles Herbert Wooten Jr., age 66, was called home to be with the Lord on October 13, 2020. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 36 years, Elizabeth Morton-Wooten, parents Donna and Charles Wooten. He is a 1972 graduate of Linden McKinley High School. Chuck was Coach and Mentor for over 40 years at Linden McKinley and Bishop Hartley High Schools. He retired from USA Today in 2013. He is survived by his loving family, sons, Randy (April) and Douglas Wooten; his most beloved grandchildren, Joseph, Jasmine, Justin, Brionna and Aubrey; brother and sisters-in-law, Howard (Pati), Willie (Toki) and Carol Morton; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, close friends and community members. He will lie in state 8AM-12:30PM Thursday, October 22, 2020 at SMOOT FUNERAL SERVICES, 4019 E. Livingston Ave., Cols., OH. Family will receive friends at 10AM followed by 1PM Graveside service at Glen Rest Memorial Estate, 8029 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, Ohio. M. L. Smoot, Funeral Director, 614-444-1GOD (1463). MASKS are required to enter the facility.
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Mary Ellen and Dick Geyer
October 25, 2020
Hello Doug and Randy
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Families during this difficult time.....You have to know that your parents will be guiding you and your children from Heaven, in their safe and prayerful place......they were two of the most pleasant and thoughtful people people that we had the opportunity to be associated with.....Your Dad contributed generously with His football Knowledge and Professionalism in working with the players at Bishop Hartley. He was rather quiet and reserved man with respect for his fellow coaches and students......our lives have been enriched by knowing them and their Boys......thank you for your continued dedication to the Hartley Community, as we thank your MOM and DAD, as well.....this is not only a tremendous loss for you and your families but to the Hartley Community.... we will make a donation to the Hartley football in your Dad's Name.....We were unable to attend the Service d/t prior and scheduled commitment......May God Be With You!!!
Sharon Comstock
October 24, 2020
Our family was saddened to hear of your family's loss. We were blessed to have Coach Wooten coach our sons in AAU. He was a joyful man and natural leader. We still talk about his enthusiasm and influence on each of us. Keeping your family in prayer.
Gail Davis
October 22, 2020
Doug, Randy, it's still so hard to believe that he is no longer with us. We were friends as well as neighbors for over 34 years. Red Clover will never be the same. I always wondered how someone from Ohio could be a M fan and he turned you both and the grandkids into one as well. It's going to be so different on the 4th Thursday of November to look across the street and not see the Michigan flag, signs when the big game is being played. Going to miss him coming over for cards and bring a guest at my parties. Rest easy Chuck. #forever
Susan Hauser
October 22, 2020
To Randy and Doug, I’m so sorry for your loss. The man with the million dollar smile is how i will always remember your Dad. He was always so welcoming and friendly to our family. We have a lot of good memories of our time at Hartley with Your Mom and Dad. Two very wonderful people. They will be greatly missed.
Jon Melchi
October 22, 2020
Doug & Randy,
My deepest sympathy to you, your family and all of those who mourn the loss of this great man.
Your dad willingly gave his time and wisdom to help countless young men who needed it. I am a better person for having known Chuck Wooten and I know those sentiments are shared by many.
Know that the impact that he has left on our community will be felt for many years.
I will miss seeing him and getting well wishes from him where he still called me Primetime.
We should all aim to be more like Coach.
Truly,
Jon Melchi
Christopher Perkins
October 21, 2020
He was a great father and great man! He will be truly missed! BHHS '96
Dick Plageman
October 21, 2020
What a great loss to the Bishop Hartley family.His contagious smile will always be remembered.Randy (Zipper) and Doug you and your family have my deepest sympathy.You are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Cheryl Wooten Stabler
October 20, 2020
I will always love you cousin!!!! Wooten forever hugs! You were both my big brother and older cousin! ❤
Phil Petrosky
October 20, 2020
I am sending my prayers and sincere sympathy in the loss of Chuck Wooten to his family, friends, and Linden and Hartley high school communities. I was blessed to coach line with Chuck for several years at Hartley. He was a great teacher, motivator, and mentor of the game. He was a great and proud dad and grandad who shared wonderful family photos over the years. May many happy memories of Chuck be of comfort at this time of loss and in the days ahead.
Quanetta Batts
October 20, 2020
Coach Wooten was beloved by the entire Linden McKinley community. I was honored to get to know him and his family in the late 90's, and my husband and I have stayed in touch with him over the years. He was a disciplinarian and a no nonsense coach! He was an amazing family man and role model. He was just what the young men at Linden needed as they navigated school, playing basketball and staying away from negative temptations that were ever present in our neighborhood. He made them wear a shirt and tie on game days. He taught them to be respectful and have manners no matter what. He taught them about hard work, sportsmanship, what it meant to be a part of a team and what it meant to be a part of the LM brotherhood. My heart broke in a million pieces when I heard about the untimely passing of his late wife, and again when I heard the news of his passing. I am comforted in knowing that he is in heaven with the love of his life. My deepest sympathies and prayers are extended to Doug, Randy, the entire Wooten family and the hundreds (yes hundreds!) of players, coaches and students that he touched over the past 40 years. His legacy will live on forever. Thank you Randy and Doug for sharing your Dad with all of us. RIP Coach Wooten
chrlz grooms
October 20, 2020
A Great Man, Citizen, & Classmate. AN even Greater Mentor for the Hundreds of Young Students and Colleagues who were Blessed by His Stewardship and Presence
on and off the Athletic Fields.
May God Bless this Wonderful Family for Sharing this Gentle and Caring Giant in Our Lives. His Memory will live on in this Community!
Our Sincere and Heartfelt Condolences, chrlz & Valerie Grooms
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