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Sean Wooten Obituary

Sgt. Sean Ray Wooten GILBERT - Sgt. Sean Ray Wooten, 29, of Gilbert, SC, passed away December 2, 2016. He was born in Tacoma, WA, to Mary Ann Markem Scott of Lexington, SC, and Walter Ray Wooten of Gilbert, SC. Sgt. Sean Ray Wooten is a graduate of Airport High School, class of 2005. He was a member of the JROTC Drill Team for four years where he then joined the Army and the S.C. National Guard which included serving two tours in Iraq. He was a member of the Fort Riley Mustang Club in KS. Sean was involved with his son's Boy Scout, Pack 60. He loved spending time with his family, especially his wife and son, and he will be missed by the many lives he's touched. Sean is survived by his loving wife, Rachel Marie Martinson Wooten of Gilbert, SC; their son, Hunter Ray Wooten; his sister, Shannon Zakes of Gilbert, SC; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvie Markem of Alabama, and Vera Parreira of Leesville, SC, and Ms. Katie Zakes Wooten; as well as many other family members. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Barbara Stewart and Lesley Wooten; and cousin, Trent Markem. The family will receive friends at Thompson Funeral Home of West Columbia on Monday, December 5, 2016, from 5-8 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Lykesland Baptist Church, 2712 Trotter Rd., Hopkins, SC, on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at noon. Interment will be in Southland Memorial Gardens on Old Dunbar Road. Family and friends may sign the online guest book at www.thompsonsfuneral.com.

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Published by The State on Dec. 4, 2016.

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james dugosh

December 9, 2016

So sorry Mary Ann thinking of you

Jerry Markem

December 8, 2016

Mary Ann, we were so very saddened with the news of your great loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers for you are for peace, grace and comfort. Hugs!

Russ & Jaime Hiller

December 6, 2016

Our hearts are saddened by your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories of your son give you peace and comfort.

Robin Peak

December 6, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you and Hunter

Maason Polite

December 6, 2016

Sean was a really good guy. I really send my best condolences to the family in this time of need. Wooten will be missed dearly. I already have his picture on my wall in my cubical. This one really hurts.

December 6, 2016

My thoughts and prayers of with the Wooten family,at this difficult time.

Robert Storey

December 5, 2016

Walter, We are so sorry for your family's loss. It seems like yesterday he was a little boy you were so proud of. The last time we spoke, you were proud your son was working for the guard. He was to carry on the Wooten family legacy in the guard but Jesus had greater plans. See you soon.

JoAnn Watts

December 5, 2016

Our prayers and hearts are with Walter and the family at this time.

JoAnn Watts, President
AHS Drill Team Booster Club

Roy Watts and Furman Brasington

BRANDI RAUCH

December 5, 2016

RACHEL, I AM SO SORRY FOR YOU & HUNTER. SENDING LOVE, PRAYERS, & CONDOLENCES. MAY GOD WRAP HIS LOVING ARMS AROUND YOU IN YOUR TIME OF NEED.

Byron Williams

December 5, 2016

May God Bless you and your family during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Byron Williams & Family

Miriam Lawrence

December 5, 2016

Our love, thoughts and prayers go out to you all. We extend our deepest sympathy.

Jim and Miriam

Starrla Rhodes

December 5, 2016

Rachel, sending love and prayers for you and Hunter..

Dena HUMPHRIES

December 4, 2016

Praying God comforts you in your time of need.

Dena and David HUMPHRIES

December 4, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss. We are here for you. Praying God gets you through these difficult times.

December 4, 2016

Mary Ann,I am so sorry to hear about Sean.
Sylvia and Francis Benson

Kimberly Lovett

December 4, 2016

You will forever be missed but never forgotten.

Cindy Watson

December 4, 2016

Walter, Katie, and Shannon-
I was so sorry to read of Sean's passing. May God's peace comfort you during this time.

S Wilson

December 4, 2016

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. Psalms 116:15.

The Staff of Thompson Funeral Home

December 4, 2016

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