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Greg "Brandon" Wooten

Greg Wooten Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Greg 'Brandon' Wooten went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at Sentara CarePlex Hospital. He was born on July 30, 1983, to Greg Nelson Slade and Robin Lisa Wooten Slade in Newport News, Va. He attended the public schools in Newport News. He was a cystic fibrosis child who fought a war of illness all his life. He loved life, people and made many friends young and old. He loved his family so much and will be missed tremendously by all. He was an intelligent, loving and caring young man who gave a lot. Some of his friends called him 'Professor.' He also loved to draw, paint and skate and gave many of his drawings and paintings to doctors, nurses, family and friends. Greg 'Brandon' Wooten leaves to cherish his beloved memories his grandmother, Emmagene W. Slade of Newport News; parents, Robin Lisa Slade (Paul) of Petersburg, Va., and Greg Nelson Slade of Haynesville, Va.; brothers, Brett A. Slade of Petersburg, Va., and Mitchell W. Slade of Newport News; half-sister, Lacosta Wooten of Petersburg, Va.; grandfather 'Papa,' Robert Wooten (Shirley) of Alabama; aunts, Audrey Fesperman (Hugh) of Newport News; uncles, Clarke 'Cho' Slade of Burlington, N.C., Wayne Wooten (Donna) of Farmville, Va., Marvin Wooten (Korinna) and Regan Wooten of Newport News; great-grandmother, Bertha Henegar; great-aunt, Allie Stockman; and great-uncle 'Sonnie,' Jimmie Faye Wooten, all of Alabama; and many other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held noon Saturday, May 27, at O. H. Smith and Son Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. Viewing will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Arrangements are by O. H. Smith and Son Funeral Home.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 24 to May 25, 2006.

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Althea Carocci

June 11, 2006

Brandon was an individual spirit who is now peacefully at rest. His smile will be missed. He will remain in our thoughts.

Eric Phillips

May 26, 2006

To The Family,



Brandon Well be deeply missed by all of us. He was more than a friend he was almost like another Brother to me and my brother Brian. We will truly miss him and if there is anything we can do let us know

Lawrence and Jill Noel

May 25, 2006

The Wooten Family:



we will greatly miss Brandon though i was a good friend of his he was like a brother to me. your family is in our hearts and prayers daily now and if we can do anything to assist you please let us know by contacting us at [email protected] . We know that brandon is in a better place and there is no need to worry. yes we will morn for his lose but love the life, spirit, and joy he gave to us. Just know that he was greatly loved by many people. once again if you need ANYTHING at all let us know. Larry and Jill Noel.

Sara Townsend

May 25, 2006

Greg "Brandon" was part of our unit here on North 9. We will miss the good times and his amazing artwork. We know he is at peace now.

Ken Rachel & Jewel Spivey

May 25, 2006

To The Family of Brandon Wooten,



Our family never knew Brandon, but we know families that are fighting the same battle and felt compelled to send you our most sincere condolences.



Brandon sounds like he was a blessing to all, and you were a blessing to him as it was evident in the Daily Press.



Brandon's zest for life and love for others was truly a marvelous geft and his passing was a great loss for all. We pray that his impact on the lives of many will foever touch them and encourage more people to fight harder for a cure for cystic fibrosis.



God Bless you all for the loving family support you provided Brandon.



The Spivey Family

Audwin Nolan Vaughn

May 25, 2006

To: Greg,Cho Cho, Jean and Family
We the Vaughn family from 33rd street would like to express our deepest and heart felt sympathy in the loss of your son,grandson and nephew may god always comfort you if you ever need someone to talk to I can be reached at 301-843-2903

Anthony Robertson

May 25, 2006

Ms. Slade, Greg and Cho,



I'm sorry for the lost of your loved one.I send you my deepest sympathy. As we all know God knows whats best for us. I'm sure Brandon is smiling down on us right now. I love you all.

O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home

May 24, 2006

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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