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James Wooten Obituary

Jim Wooten James "Jim" Cleveland Wooten, 81, of Moores-ville, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010 at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. He was born on March 9, 1928 in Phoebe, Miss. to the late Grover and Amanda Langford Wooten. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army and went to school in Westpoint, Miss. He was a retired mechanic from Blythe Industries in Charlotte and a member of Williamson's Chapel United Methodist Church. He traveled with his wife across the U.S. for more than eight years in their RV. He was an avid golfer even though he started playing after his retirement. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Elsie Ritch. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Betty Coggins Wooten; child-ren, Andy Wooten of Mooresville, Joan Snud-den and husband, David, of Asheville; sisters, Catherine Boychuk of Flower Mound, Texas, and Margaret Pierce of Charlotte; niece, Cheryl Valintine of Rogue River, Ore.; and a nephew, Russell Ritch of Greenville, S.C. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 1 at Williamson's Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Scott Ireland officiating. Burial will follow the service in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may go to the Gordon Hospice House, 2341 Simonton Rd., Statesville, NC 28625. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville will be serving the Wooten family.

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Published by Mooresville Tribune on Jan. 29, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for James Wooten

16 Entries

February 5, 2010

Dear Betty, Joan and Andy, Catherine and Margaret,
I loved your dad so much. I will miss my dear friend and gardening buddy. Steve and I have a void in our lives but we know Layla and Daisy are now keeping him company!
Love and Friendship, Maria Davis

Fay Gillespie

February 2, 2010

Betty, you are in my thoughts and I pray that God will wrap you in his loving arms and give you the peace you need. I know you will miss Jim so much but just remember that this is God's plan and he always knows best. I will be thinking of you in days to come. Take care of yourself.

Gina Livengood

February 2, 2010

To the Wooten family, I am sorry for your loss. He was a great man, My Mom,Margie Patterson worked with him at Blythe Construction and I remember her speaking of him, and his words of humor. My heart goes out to you. Gina Patterson Livengood

Judy Kinney

January 30, 2010

Bet, Words fail me as I try to express my sadness over Uncle Jim's death. I know how much he meant to our whole family and how much a part of "us" he became. We will miss his laughter, his kind spirit, his wonderful memories and his love for us. See you on Monday if the snow melts and the roads become safe for travel. Love you all, Judy

Cheryl (& husband Jim) Valentine

January 30, 2010

Dear Betty, Joan, Andy, Catherine, and Margaret,
My Uncle Jimmy was the most precious of all men. We will all remember him for his humor and enduring sweetness. He was a source of strength and safety for me when I was a small child. I want one more ride in his side-car. May all of us who knew and loved him be sweeter in our lives for having known him. He has earned his peace.

Lynn & Dick Jermyn

January 30, 2010

Sadness fills our hearts. Rest in peace James.

January 29, 2010

Dear Catherine, Margaret,Betty,
So sorry for your loss, your in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Bruce & Terry Kenning

Ron & Nancy Cain

January 29, 2010

Catherine,

Our sincere sympathy is offered to you, Margaret, Betty and family. We pray you will feel comforted by your many friends.

Linda Skelton

January 29, 2010

Betty, Joan and Andy,
I am truely saddened by the loss of such a sweet man. Though I only had the priviledge of getting to know James for a short time, it was long enough to come to love him. Daddy and George always spoke very highly of him and always felt welcome in your home when they happened to be "trucking" in your area. We can all have a reunion when we meet again in heaven.

Barbara Pintinio

January 28, 2010

Jim you were such a sweet man and I enjoyed the many stories about your many visits in the United States....God bless the Wooten Family

January 28, 2010

Betty, Joan, and Andy,
We all grieve for the loss of our dear one, but with the help of God, we will get on with our lives, though we will always miss him so very, very much.

Catherine Boychuk, Flower Mound , TX

Catherine Boychuk

January 28, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Buddy Taylor

January 28, 2010

Joan you and David and your mother are in my thoughts and prayers. May the lord bless and keep you until you meet your father and husband again.

Mary Ann Matthews

January 28, 2010

Joan,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family now and in the days ahead.

Susie Mingus Barton

January 28, 2010

Betty,and Family,
Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers. What wonderful memories I have of days on the lake with you guys.
Jim was a special man and will be forever with all who knew him.. May our Lord hold you in His loving arms and comfort you as only He can.

January 28, 2010

Joan, you and your family are in my Thoughts and Prayers! Sharon P

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