Paul J. Wooten was born in Athens, Georgia on August 6, 1920 to the late Thomas M. and Claudia M. Wooten. In 1924, the Wooten?s moved to Lincoln Heights as one of the first families to settle there. He departed this life on December 14, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Bette; brothers, William T. and Curtis; and sisters, Vivian and Lena. He is survived by: his children, Sharon, Paul Kevin and Kimberly; sister, Susie Reese; sister-in-law, Judy Cobb; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
After graduating from Hartwell High School, he worked at Cincinnati Milling Machine. He joined the military (Army) in October of 1942, serving in the quartermasters during WWII. His unit supplied the front line troops, and he was honorably discharged in 1945 as a Staff Sergeant. He then worked for the Federal Government as a postal clerk for 40 years.
In 1947, he married Bette Jane Weatherford, and to this union were born three children: Sharon, Paul Kevin and Kimberly.
At the time of his death, there were five grand-children: Jennifer, Meredith, Kevin, Kristen and Ian; and one great-grandson, David.
?Sweet?, as he was affectionately called, was loved, admired and respected by all who knew him. He was a devoted member of St. Simon Episcopal Church for 64 years, and drove there by himself until well past his 91st birthday. He was a man of God, a man of love, and a man of generosity. Being his friend, meant you were a part of the family.
He enjoyed life and we enjoyed him!
JELLY ROLL!!!!!