Obituary of Jimmie L. Wooten

Jimmie Lee Wooten was born in Lynn, Massachusetts on August 12, 1961. Jimmie grew from that time to become a man with many nicknames and titles: Jimmie, Jim, “Jima,” “Jaime,” Dad, Brother, Friend, Teacher/“Señor.” He also grew to become an independent, smart, motivated, meticulous, open-minded, intelligent, kind, and adventurous man from a young age. 

As someone who “never stopped going to school,” Jimmie wasan alumna of Lynn English High School (winning Mr. Lynn), Brandeis University where he received his Bachelor’s Degree, Boston College where he received his Master’s Degree, he also received a second masters degree at UMASS Dartmouth in education and had begun taking classes this year to further his education. He was a man of many successful careers. From a lineman at Ma Bell, to an executive at Verizon, to a completely new career path as a Spanish teacher at both Plymouth North High School and within Brockton Public Schools, most recently at Brockton’s South Middle School. One of Jimmie’s greatest loves was his students; teaching, sharing knowledge, gaining knowledge, building, advising and creating.

Jimmie’s free time from childhood to adulthood was spent playing, coaching, and refereeing soccer. He also played football, baseball, basketball, bowled, played golf, was dedicated to bettering himself at guitar and speaking Spanish, loved music, singing, and much more. He shared much of this with his daughter as she grew up.

Jimmie was also a lover of travel. He had the privilege of traveling as an international student and taking trips abroad with his friends and family. Most greatly noted was his love for España (Spain). He visited what he called his “adopted home/country” as he was able, and had dreams to live there, continue his travels, and live out his big dreams. 

Jimmie also cherished and adored his relationship with Christ. He believed that Christ has plans for all, and that through any moment, whether it was filled with pain or joy, that Christ had the power to lead us to live the best life possible – on earth, or in heaven. He found peace and strength through the ability to rely on and believe in Him.

Jimmie is predeceased by his grandmother Lizzie Thomas, grandfather Fred Thomas, mother Ida B. Wooten, sister Barbara Wooten, and brother Aaron “Hank” Wooten Jr. He is survived by his daughter Simone Wooten, his father Aaron Wooten Sr., and his siblings Beatrice Wooten, Fredrick Wooten, James Wooten, Richard Wooten, Leaslie Wooten Raye, and Rose Wooten. In addition, he will continue to be loved by cousins, colleagues of the past and present, neighbors, students, friends domestic & international, chosen family (especially “The Riley’s”), students, gym friends, and all those who have crossed his path. 

“Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes Him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life.” John 5:24

Services

Friday July 24, 2020 – open casket

Shepherd’s Funeral Home (216 Main St, Kingston MA 02364)

• 11:00am – 1:00pm

• COVID restrictions

o Must wear mask

o Space limit: 75 people

o Time limit: 5-10 mins per person/group

 

Friday July 31, 2020 – after cremation

Goodrich Funeral Home (128 Washington St, Lynn MA 01902)

• 11:00am – 1:00pm

• COVID restrictions

o Must wear mask

o Space limit: 45 people

o Time limit: 5-10 mins per person/group

 

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS . . . please donate money that you may have been going to use for flowers/etc to Brockton Public Schools foreign language department. Simone is working with the school district to properly set up a channel for the funding from donations. Please look out for an update, or email simone.wooten@gmail.com to receive the information or a link to the donation page link once it is live. However, this page will be updated – please follow.

Donation link can be found HERE

The Wooten family thanks you all for your kind words, love and support.