Vernon E. Wooten
Retired American General
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at Select Specialty, Mr. Vernon E. Wooten, 79, husband of Carolyn L. Wooten.
Mr. Wooten was a native of Aiken Co., SC, but made his home in Augusta for over 40 years. He was a member of Woodlawn United Methodist Church. Mr. Wooten was a retired Life Insurance Agent with American General. He was an avid golfer. “Poppie” will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
Family members in addition to his wife include his sons: Larry D. Wooten and wife Carla, Marty E. Wooten and wife Beverly; four grandchildren: Jennifer W. Brabham (Brad), Keri Beth Brown (Bobby), Matthew Wooten (Jennifer), Kimberly W. Deufel (Matthew); great- grandsons: Jack Brabham, Davis Brown; and brothers: H. Ray Wooten (Trudy) and William Dyches (Mary Ann). Mr. Wooten was predeceased by his father: Herbert L. Wooten; mother: Azalee Wooten Dyches; sister: Dorothy Lee Williams, and brother: David L. Wooten.
Graveside services will be held Friday, March 26, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at Hillcrest Memorial Park with Rev. Jim McCullough officiating.
Memorials may be made to Woodlawn United Methodist Church, 2220 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904.
The family will receive friends Thursday, March 25, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com