Willie James

Wooten Jr

WILLIE JAMES WOOTEN, JR (AFFECTIONATELY KNOWN TO FRIENDS AS “WOO”) was born December 26, 1957 to Willie James Wooten, Sr. and Alma Jean Walton in Thomaston, Alabama.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and bonus parent-Armstead Diggs.

Willie attended school in Murango County School District in Thomaston, Alabama. He moved to Port Huron, Michigan where he graduated in 1976 from Port Huron High School. After high school, Willie enlisted in the United State Army and served for three years.

Willie accepted Christ at an early age and loved God. Upon moving to Corpus Christi, Texas, Willie united with Macedonia Church of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Willie married Goldie U. Kelley on February 17, 1984. To this union two children were born; he was also “Daddy” to two bonus children.

Willie loved to fish, loved all kinds of animals, especially horses, but his greatest joy and entertainment was his grandchildren and great grandchildren who affectionately called him “PAW PAW”.

He worked for Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, Texas as a Supervisor of maintenance. Upon moving to Corpus Christi, he worked for Bay Construction. He worked as a scrap metalist until his death.

Willie leaves to cherish his memory: a son, Marshall Wooten of Corpus Christi and two daughters, Melanie Wooten and London Bell of Corpus Christi; two sisters: Dr. Wilma Wooten of San Diego, California and Jennifer Diggs Davis of Virginia; bonus children, James Wallace Kelley of Corpus Christi,Texas; Delana Webster of Houston, Texas. He leaves 10 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and 2 loving nephews-Kendal and Kaleb; his “best friend” Goldie Wooten.

The family would like to thank all members of the medical team at Spohn Shoreline ICU3 for the care provided during his illness.

Memorial services pending.