Brian Wooton

Brian Wooton obituary, Hazard, KY

Brian Wooton

Brian Wooton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Engle-Bowling Funeral Home - Hazard on May 10, 2025.

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Brian Wooton born August 9,1989 departed this life on Wednesday – May 7,2025 at the Whitesburg ARH in Whitesburg, Kentucky being 35-years old. Brian was born in Whitesburg, Kentucky the son of Damon Elliott and Tammy Elliott. Brian was preceded in death by his grandparents James and Rachel Wooton; brother-in-law, Justin Smith; uncle Wayne Wooton.
Brian loved being around fires, going fishing, and being with his children. Brian loved making everyone laugh and just enjoying the little things.
Brian Wooton leaves the following relatives to cherish his memory: mother, Tammy Elliott; father, Damon Elliott; biological father, Robert Gibson; daughters, Brooklyn Wooton, Jaylynn Wooton; son, Waylon Wooton; brothers, Andrew Gibson, Chris Gibson; sisters, Kayla Elliott, Allie Elliott, Ashley Gibson, and Nadine Hensley; special cousin, Renee Ritchie; special nephew, Bentley Smith; also a host of many other relatives and friends survive.
Visitation for Brian Wooton will be held on Monday-May 12,2025 at the Engle-Bowling Funeral Home from 7:00 – 9:00 P.M. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday- May 13,2025 at the Engle-Bowling Funeral Home at 1:00 P.M. The Interment will follow in the Scuddy Family Cemetery located at Scuddy, Kentucky.
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