WILMINGTON — Charles “Chuck” Wooten, 69, passed away Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019.
He was born May 27, 1950, in Springfield, Illinois, son of the late James P. Wooten and Shirley B. Wooten. He was also preceded in death by Carol Wooten; and brother, Brad Wooten of Anthem Iowa.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Margaret T. Wooten; son, Michael Wooten; daughter, Jennie Wooten Hoyt; son-in-law, Jason (D.H.) Hoyt; rescue dog, “Rex”; grandchildren, twins, Kayla and Kody Hoyt and Paige Haire; sister, Elizabeth Jari Bringle of Mandan, North Dakota; and brother, Ed Wooten.
He served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Forrestal CVA-59. He worked as a machine operator at General Electric in the AEGB (Aircraft Engines) Department until he had to retire in 2004 due to medical reasons.
The family would like to thank all the staff at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center and all hospice personnel who took care of Chuck during his sickness.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, Sept. 30, at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, 3915 Oleander Drive, Wilmington. Graveside services with military honors will be held at 11 a.m, Tuesday, Oct. 1, at Oleander Memorial Gardens, 306 Bradley Drive, Wilmington.
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