Jimmy Wooten
Jimmy L. Wooten, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at the age of 85.
He was a longtime resident of Signal Mountain, and Mr. Wooten was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, D. Ilona Wooten.
He served in the Marine Reserves and retired from Woodmen of the World Corporation. After retirement, he dedicated his life to horticulture. Known for Rhododendron hybridization and his native azalea collections, Mr. Wooten was a founding member of several area garden clubs. He held the office of President and was a long-term officer in the Iris Society of Chattanooga, the Hosta Society of Chattanooga and the Tennessee Valley Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society. Mr. Wooten participated in the first Master Gardener Class in Chattanooga and became a lifelong member. A committed member of Signal Crest United Methodist Church, Mr. Wooten donated and maintained plantings for the campus as well as being a member of the Interpreters Sunday School Class and various senior groups. Mr. Wooten worked for years in the Mustard Seed program for the homeless. He was a champion of Signal Mountain Social Services and supported their various care programs for the needy families on the mountain. Signal Mountain has lost a true plantsman and an inspiration in the gardening community. His generosity will be missed.
Due to the ongoing Covid pandemic, an outdoor graveside memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 14, at Chattanooga Memorial Park, Pond Pavilion, 501 Memorial Drive, Red Bank, Tn. 37415, with Bill Thornton from Signal Crest officiating.
The family is meeting at the Pond Pavilion on Friday around 1:45 p.m. or so.
The family respectfully request that "social distancing", wearing masks, and all CDC measures be followed at the funeral home and cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, Tn. 37343.