He was born in Union County on September 28, 1943, son of the late Clegg and Doris Wooten. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Zeb Wooten and by three brothers, Tom Wooten, Don Wooten and Jack Wooten.
He is survived by his loving wife, Judy Wooten; his children, Joe Wooten, Wendy Sheprow (Brendan), Dan Wooten (Hope), and Bartley Wooten (Beth); his fourteen grandchildren, Zach (Bri), Maddie, Jake, Wil (Kayln), Ben, Jon, Bella, Lilly, Jed, Mack, Grey, Nate, Kelsey and Eli; three great-grandchildren, Walker, Nora and Rosemary; his sister, Sue Helms; his brother, Steve Wooten (Cindy); and by his sisters-in-law, Joyce Wooten, Jean Wooten and Sandra Wooten.
A graveside service for Mr. Wooten will be held at 1:00pm Tuesday, September 8, 2020 in Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Hopewell Baptist Church, 420 Hopewell Church Road, Monroe, NC 28110. McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe is honored to serve the Wooten Family.