Harold P. Wooten

Harold P. Wooten of Givens Estate, Asheville, NC, and formerly of Dahlonega, GA, 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 Skyline 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 Funeral Home of Lake Julian is assisting the family and a memorial register is available at www.grocefuneralhome.com.

Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega is assisting with the memorial service at Dahlonega United Methodist Church and the Military honors at Mount Hope Cemetery in Dahlonega.