Richard D. Wooten, 75, of Paxton passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2013 at his home.
Richard was born June 10, 1938 in Fisher, the son of Billfield and Mayme Alice Lawless Wooten. He married Carol Young on December 15, 1956 in Paxton and she survives. Also surviving are one son, Richard (Rhonda) Wooten of Paxton; four grandchildren, Rance Wooten, Casey Wooten, Kaitlyn (Jefferson) Henrichs and Trent Wooten; one great-grandchild, Saylor Wooten; one brother, Paul Wooten; and one sister, Marge Holcomb.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Vernon, Virgil, Robert and Billie Joe; and one sister, Edna Sample.
Mr. Wooten proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was a retired member of Carpenter’s Union 44. He liked being outdoors, especially riding his John Deere garden tractor. Richard was a Cubs fan and enjoyed bingo, going to the riverboat, spending time with his grandchildren and going to all of their events.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date with arrangements by Knapp-Miller Funeral Home in Paxton.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society or Donor’s Choice.
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