Mel Hooten Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Mel Hooten of Tulia, Texas. Mel, born on April 28, 1942, passed away on October 29, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Doyle Hooten and Ethel Hooten of Tulia, Texas.; and his granddaughter Emma Cate. He is survived by: his wife Karen Lemon Hooten; his brother Donald B. Hooten (Barbara) of Amarillo; his nephews, Timothy Allan Hooten (Linda) of Mannford, Oklahoma and Michael Scott Hooten (Debi) of San Angelo, Texas; his niece Sandra Kay Hooten of Westminster, Colorado.; his stepchildren, Charles Gabriel Ruff of Lubbock, Texas, Amy Estelle Eaton (John) of Aubrey, Texas and Sarah Elizabeth Clymer (Daniel) of Highlands Ranch, Colorado.; his grandchildren, Chelsea, Brandon, Bailey, Kailey, Cayden, Harper, Abigail, Preston, Lyv and Layne; and his great grandchild Abigail.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 6th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the DeBerry Family Center (2020 Emery St, Denton, TX 76201). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 7th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the Southmont Baptist Church (2801 Pennsylvania Dr, Denton, TX 76205). A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 7th 2026 at the Roselawn Memorial Park (3801 Roselawn Dr, Denton, TX 76205).
Those who wish may also make a memorial donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (https://www.stjude.org), or The Salvation Army, in Mel's memory. Send a Sympathy Card Consider a donation, as requested by the family.
