Harold P. Wooten
December 14, 1923 ~ October 18, 2010
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Harold P. Wooten, of Givens Estate, died Monday, October 18, 2010 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center.
A native of East Point, Georgia, he was the son of the late Richard Porter Wooten and Iva Pair Wooten. He was preceded in death by one brother, Ralph Porter Wooten and by one sister, Rubye Mauriocourt.
Harold retired as Chief Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force after previously serving in the US Marine Corps. During his military career he served in World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam Conflict. He received many military commendations during his career. He was a member of the Marine Corps League and was also a member of Skyland United Methodist Church.
Surviving is his wife, Montine Seabolt Wooten; two sons, Richard M. Wooten and his wife, Toni, of Asheville and Scott A. Wooten and his wife, Mary, of Carlton, GA; two granddaughters, Jennifer Ierardi and Alexandra Wooten and one step-grandson, Duncan Mabry.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a cancer charity of your choice or to Habitat for Humanity.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at Dahlonega United Methodist Church in Dahlonega, GA.
Military honors will be provided at Mount Hope Cemetery in Dahlonega.
Groce at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
Rick,
So very sorry, my prayers are with you and your family during this time. May you have peace and comfort during this time of loss.
Rick, I am so sorry for your loss. Your father sounds like a brave and dedicated man who served our nation with great honor. My condolences to you and your family, and to all who knew and loved your father.
Rick, My condolences on the loss of your father, and my upmost respect and appreciation for his long service to our country during three wars. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Rick and Toni,
Many blessings to you and yours.
Steve and Kathleen
Dear Rick and Toni, Uncle Bob and I will not be able to be there with u and yours.. u understand this I know. But, in our hearts we are with u..
our love to your mother.. love and hugs as u go through these tough times.
My colleagues join me in sending Wooten family our condolences for your loss. Michael Roden (Dept of Geology, University of Georgia)
Goodbye Mr. Wooten. I didn’t know you that well but your son has been a welcome member of our family. I thank you for him and what he has been to my sister and our whole family. You will be missed dearly as you stand beside God in Heaven.
Goodbye Mr. Wooten. I didn’t know you that well but your son has been a welcome member of our family. I thank you for him and what he has been to my sister and our whole family. You will be missed dearly as you stand beside God in Heaven.
My condolences to you for your loss. Know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Rick and Tony, our sincere condolences at the passing of your father. I did not know him, but I can tell that he was a great father with distinguished services to the country, and judging by the immense virtues of the famous son, he was very successful and must have had a great wife.
Dear Montine,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and Mr. Wooten have always been special people to me. It was always a pleasure to see you no matter where our paths crossed.
Diane Turner (formerly Elliott)
Chestatee Ford (formerly Dahlonega Ford)
May warm memories of your husband/father/grandfather help you through these tough times. Your family is in our thoughts.
Jenn and Brian
So many wonderful memories! We are so fortunate to have had Harold as a friend. He had a wonderful sense of humor….always fun to be with. Montine, we are keeping you, Rick and Scott in our prayers. With love and thankfulness for a wonderful friendship.
Dear Montine, I was very saddened to learn of your loss. Since the first time I met you and Harold, you both have always had a special place in my heart, and a part of my ‘extended ‘ family. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and I will never forget his smile, laughter and kindness.
Love and Prayers, Coletis
Mr. Wooten (Harold to most) was a great guy and good friend. It seems I’ve know him forever – all Toni and Rick’s married life at least. Had great fun joking around with him – always quick-witted and usually got the last laugh. We will miss him.
Dear Montine,
Jerry and I were so saddened to hear of Harold’s death. He was always so kind to us. You both were such a pleasure to be around. Harold will certainly be missed. You will be in our prayers.
Montine — I am sorry to hear of Cousin Harold’s passing. I did not know him really well. But I do remember him and my daddy (Harry P. Wootan, Jr.) always kidding around about their similar yet different names. Each thought the other didn’t know how to spell the family surname. They always seemed to have fun together. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
I knew Harold Wooten only from working with one of his sons (Scott). Based on this friendship and knowing the quality man that Scott is then it is obvious to me that Harold Wooten was a GREAT dad. Men like him, especially husbands and fathers, are in short supply and he will be missed by anyone whose life he touched.
Dear Montine, Scott, Mary, Alezandra, Duncan,and the rest of the Wooten family,
Thinking of you in your time of sorrow. You were certainly blessed to have such a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He gave so much of himself in serving our country in three wars and two different branches of service. He was quite a hero.May the wonderful memories remain with you always.
Love,
Lynn Hunnicutt
It’s harvest time in the mountains, time to gather in the best fruit. In a few minutes, I’ll leave Hartwell to join Mother and Betty for Harold’s memorial and the celebration of his rich life.
Our loving,lasting gratitude to Harold and to you Montine, Rick, Scott, and families. May God bless you and yours richly and often!
Rita Jarrard Holcomb
-Ten hours later; I returned to Hartwell around 6 pm and in the sunlight. -Know you’re bone tired, Montine.
I can’t express how fitting and complete Harold’s service was-so much to reflect on and learn from.
I’m so glad we could be there.
Much love,
Bless you! Rita
Montine and Family,
I remember Harold so well! He always had a warm greeting for me at Dahlonega UMC. Even long after i left Dahlonega, when i would return his smile and friendly hello were so welcoming!! Harold made me feel like i had never left. Now he and dad are singing in the same choir. Two Silk worms had a race. They ended up in a tie. 🙂 God bless us all.
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of ‘Chief’ Wooten. I thank Toni for contacting me. I passed the information on to all of my air force friends who knew Chief Wooten. He will be greatly missed by all. I always had great respect for the Chief. He was a motivator and a mentor. It sure was great that Harold and Montine were able to travel to our 62nd/87th FIS Reunion up at the old K.I. Sawyer AFB, MI. They were both able to speak to some of their dear friends from the K.I. Sawyer era. It was very special for me to hear that he was coming to our reunion. The Chief also passed on some of his air force collectables to the museum located on the old base. I will never forget Chief Wooten. He was a friend and great leader of young airman.
Lani Duquette, Crew Chief, 62nd/87th FIS
Montine,
When we returned from enjoying 2 weeks in Gulf Shores we found the announcement of Harold’s passing. So sorry we couldn’t be at the memorial service but wanted to say how much Wendel and I appreciated you and Harold and feel the world has lost one of it’s best.
Our love to you.
Helen & Wendel Long