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David Wooten Obituary
Wood River - David Wayne Wooten, 57, passed away October 11, 2022.
Born February 18, 1965 in Alton, he was the son of Paul Wooten of Wood River and the late Marjorie (Rhodes) Wooten.
David had been employed as an engineer for Boeing for 32 years. He enjoyed gardening, playing soccer, watching St. Louis Cardinals baseball and was a big St. Louis Blues fan.
He is survived by his father; daughter, Isabella McKinty of Brimfield, IL; brother, Edward (Anissa) Wooten of Godfrey; sister, Jane Emerick of Wood River; and aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his mother; and brother-in-law, Scott "Whitey" Emerick.
Visitation will be from 9 am until time of service at 10 am, Friday, October 28 at Marks Mortuary in Wood River. Father Donald Wolford will officiate.
Private burial will follow in Woodland Hill Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the family in care of expenses.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Wooten
Julie LaTempt-Brazier
February 19, 2025
David, 3 years, it's a long time absent but not absent in the hearts of those that love you. I wished...you had found a way to find your way back to us. You're now undoubtedly saving a place for us with Marge, Whitey and Grandma and Grandpa Wooten. God love you! I miss you.
David Dempsey
October 27, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Gone too soon.
Buck Hord. Palm Bay, Florida
October 27, 2022
My condolences to Paul and the Wooden family. May David Rest In Peace.
Patty Maguire
October 25, 2022
Sending sincere condolences to Jane and Paul and all of your family. The Wooten's have such a special place in my heart... growing up at St. Bernard's with Marge playing the organ everyday, she also played at my wedding! And more recently with Paul always making sure every month he brought me a loaf of Panera french bread.
Dave was a good guy and a good friend, such a wonderful family, God bless!
Rest in peace.
JULIE LA TEMPT-BRAZIER
October 25, 2022
So many memories with my cousin, David. Full of life and energy, you will be missed young man. Love you!
Tom Kladar
October 25, 2022
May you rest in eternal peace with our Lord and Savior, Dave. You were always a wonderful person, humble and friendly. I have lots of memories of growing up and knowing you, playing sports and just hanging out. Gone way too soon!
Patty Cox
October 25, 2022
David knew the love of a great family and will carry that love eternally. Deepest sympathies from the Pleskos.
Jim lavite
October 25, 2022
Many,many ,many,many ,Sundays at st.Bernard´s going to mass.From a young age fifth grade on up!
Dave and I sat together.He always said,every time.Are you going to sing,I said yes!
He had a great personality about him,as an older kid!
I don´t know if I sang good,but his mom ,was playing the organ ,piano.
He treated everyone the same.
Today upon reading his obituary,I had just came from mass at 8a.m. ROde through Woodland cemetery saying hello to all the special ones .saying their names out loud.
To read this at 9:05....
Thanks Dave for being my friend as a kid!
Letting me sing next to you .at least 200 times!
I´ll pray some of the Church top hits ,I love for you !
The kid who looked up to you!
Real tears ,
Jim Lavite
Rest my friend!
Mommas happy to hear from you!
Love forevermore
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