Hollis Wooten Obituary in Knoxville at Unity Mortuary

Obituary For Hollis Wooten

Hollis Darwin Wooten passed peacefully from this life the morning of November 12, 2021.

A long-time resident of Farragut, Tennessee, Hollis was born the second oldest of the six children of Lawson and Lila Mae Wooten. He was acquainted with the church at an early age, serving as an altar boy in the Catholic Church with his brother.

A graduate of McReynolds high school, in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, Hollis fulfilled his parents' wish that he go to college by attending the University of Tennessee Chattanooga and graduating with a bachelor's of science degree in engineering. Possessing a passion for engineering, Hollis had distinguished professional career in electrical engineering, including positions with Oak Ridge Gaseous Diffusion Plant, Los Alamos Tech,, Westinghouse, and as a senior engineer at the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory from 1987 until his retirement in 2005.

He was preceded in death by both his first wife, Elserean, (1976 until her death in 1997) and second wife, Hertistine (from 2000 until her death in 2017). He loved both of them dearly. "…I would not have been able to be successful without my spouses. They're the ones who helped me through the years. Most importantly, they were my friends."

He leaves behind a loving sister Louise,and brothers Iven & Roy; a host of devoted nieces and nephews other relatives and friends.

There will be a Mass Service at 10:00 a.m. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 633 St. John Ct., Knoxville, TN 37934 on Saturday, November 20, 2021.

The final resting place will be held at Cumberland View Cemetery, Kimball, TN on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at at 1:00p.m.

Unity Mortuary is honored to serve this family.

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Deepest Love and sympathy to the Wooten family. Classmate of 1967 Hertistine E. Wooten.
Corrie Wright Neal

Hollis was such a kind and supportive man. My husband and I knew him years ago (we also worked in Los Alamos/Oak Ridge). He was always there for his Church and fellow parishioners. Knoxville's loss, but Heaven has a new Saint!!!

Met Hollis at dialysis and we talked often. He was a fine gentleman with a nice smile. Will miss him. Condolences to the family. May God comfort you at this time of lose. Lloyd Brewer

Deepest sympathy to the family. I know Hollis is in the Lord's hands. Will miss our talks in dialysis. Hollis was a good and kind man. Deborah Householder

To The Family: You have my deepest condolences your loss. I will miss Hollis and his laugh and his wisdom. He was a good husband to my cousin and friend to all her family. May Gods twins, Grace and Mercy, lead and guide you through your sorrow.
Blessings, Frank M. Carr, Jr.

Hollis has been our Special Friend for over 35 years as a co-worker, personal friend, and church friend.... The last few years we have talked often and shared rides... We are going to miss his loving heart and caring disposition... Much Love for Hollis' Family, Joy & Tony Angelell