| Obit For | Willis Davis Hooten |
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| Headline | W. D. HOOTEN PASSES AWAY |
| Text | Willis Davis Hooten, son of Emanuel and Elizabeth Hooten, was born January 28, 1840, died Aug. 14, 1929 age 89 years, 6 months and 17 days. He was married to Mary Ann Davis, Feb. 28, 1863. She preceded him in death seven years ago. To this union seven children were born, six of who survive home. Mrs. Elizabeth Reed preceded him in death eleven years ago. He leaves to mourn his death, six children, who are: Arthur, Joe and George of Exeter, Mo., Mr. Laura Carney and U.H. Hotten of Collinsville, Tex., and Mrs. Adeline Rose of Odell, Ark., also three brothers, Geo. Of Haberton, Ark., John of Winslow, Ark., and Isaac of Fairland, Okla. Two sisters, Jane Hooten of Martinsville, Ind., and Mrs. Sarah Taylor of Green Castle, Ind. Also 43 grandchildren, 73 great-grandchildren and six great great-grandchildren. Mr. Hooten was converted at an early age and united with the Exeter Baptist church, a number of years ago. He enlisted during the Civil War in the 59th Ind. Volunteer Infantry and served two years and 10 months. Funeral services were conducted at the True Love church on Wednesday afternoon. Aug. 14, by Rev. Chas Vanzandt. Burial in the True Love cemetery under direction of the Barr and Blankenship Funeral Service. Research Note: Death Cert. # 26895 Name: Willis Davis Hooten Birth in Indiana Parents Emanuel and (No Name) (Massey) Hooten Died: Aug. 14, 1929, Liberty Twp., Barry Co., MO |
| Newspaper or Funeral Home | Cassville Democrat |
| Date | Aug. 23, 1929 |
| Death Cert Link | Death Certificate |
| Resource | - |
| Submitted by | Barbara Erwin |
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