elvin lee wooten
Elvin Lee Wooten, age 86, of Uniontown, Pa. passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday morning, April 26, 2015.
He was born on Tuesday August 21, 1928 in Vass, North Carolina the son of the late Oscar Wooten and Droxie (Smitherman) Wooten.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers Archie, Harold, Raymond, Oscar and Odell; and one sister, Esther Stevens.
Elvin was a member of Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church.
He served for nearly 23 years in the United States Marine Corps. He served during the Korean and Vietnam campaigns.
He worked as the Vice President of the Mortgage and Loan Department at the now former Gallatin Bank.
He was a member of the Uniontown Lions Club where he was a former President, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 47, the American Legion Post 51 the General George C. Marshall AMVETS Post 103 in Hopwood, Pa., the Marine Corps League, and the TREA.
He was a dedicated husband and father, and truly enjoyed spending time with his beloved grandchildren.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Bridget (Kuzdra) Wooten his loving children: Michael James Wooten of Uniontown and Patricia Ann Snyder and husband Terry of Uniontown; loving grandchildren: Toni Lutz and husband Ronald, Christopher Wooten and wife Leslie, Stephanie Troycheck and Sam Hixson; great grandchildren: Harlee and Samuel, Bailey and Noah, and Kaden and Braylen; brother, Robert Wooten; loving nieces and nephews; other relatives; many friends.
Friends will be received in KEZMARSKY FUNERAL HOME, 71 Pennsylvania Avenue, Uniontown, Pa., today, April 28, 2015 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday morning until 9:30 a.m. when parting prayers will be said.
A Funeral Mass will follow at 10:00 a.m. in Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 180 Old Walnut Hill Road, with Rev. Father Ronald J. Simboli as Celebrant.
Interment follows in Saint Joseph's Cemetery, Hopwood, Pennsylvania where Military Honors and Rites will be accorded at graveside.
www.Kezmarsky FuneralHome.com
Semper Fi!
Herald-Standard Posted: Tuesday, April 28, 2015.
He was born on Tuesday August 21, 1928 in Vass, North Carolina the son of the late Oscar Wooten and Droxie (Smitherman) Wooten.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers Archie, Harold, Raymond, Oscar and Odell; and one sister, Esther Stevens.
Elvin was a member of Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church.
He served for nearly 23 years in the United States Marine Corps. He served during the Korean and Vietnam campaigns.
He worked as the Vice President of the Mortgage and Loan Department at the now former Gallatin Bank.
He was a member of the Uniontown Lions Club where he was a former President, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 47, the American Legion Post 51 the General George C. Marshall AMVETS Post 103 in Hopwood, Pa., the Marine Corps League, and the TREA.
He was a dedicated husband and father, and truly enjoyed spending time with his beloved grandchildren.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Bridget (Kuzdra) Wooten his loving children: Michael James Wooten of Uniontown and Patricia Ann Snyder and husband Terry of Uniontown; loving grandchildren: Toni Lutz and husband Ronald, Christopher Wooten and wife Leslie, Stephanie Troycheck and Sam Hixson; great grandchildren: Harlee and Samuel, Bailey and Noah, and Kaden and Braylen; brother, Robert Wooten; loving nieces and nephews; other relatives; many friends.
Friends will be received in KEZMARSKY FUNERAL HOME, 71 Pennsylvania Avenue, Uniontown, Pa., today, April 28, 2015 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday morning until 9:30 a.m. when parting prayers will be said.
A Funeral Mass will follow at 10:00 a.m. in Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 180 Old Walnut Hill Road, with Rev. Father Ronald J. Simboli as Celebrant.
Interment follows in Saint Joseph's Cemetery, Hopwood, Pennsylvania where Military Honors and Rites will be accorded at graveside.
www.Kezmarsky FuneralHome.com
Semper Fi!
Herald-Standard Posted: Tuesday, April 28, 2015.