Michael Wootton Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Michael Wootton of Wharton, Texas, born in Bandera, Texas, whose life came to an end on August 2, 2025 at the age of 77, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Michael Wootton to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Taylor Wootton and Grace Walker Wootton; his siblings, Kay Balcer and Pat Wootton (Las Presas Ranch); his parents-in-law, Joe and Dorothy Ziober; and his brothers-in-law, Ken Ziober and Jack Balcer.
He is survived by: his wife Carol Wootton; his stepchildren, Donnie Wessels (Mandy) of Magnolia and Christy Matus (Steven) of Katy; his grandchildren, Ryan Matus and Lexi Wessels; his siblings-in-law, Peggy Jones (James) of Houston, Connie Ziober of Tomball, Greg Ziober (Carolyn) of Stockdale and Diane Wootton of Helotes; his nephew Wes Jones (Claire); his great-niece Hazel of Austin; his nephew Blake Ziober of Houston; and his nieces, Sydney Ziober (Ryan) of Houston, Jana Cottrell (Chris) of Rockwall and Jenni Garoni Hilliard of New Braunfels.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: The 100 Club of Wharton County, P.O. Box 46, El Campo, TX 77437 or 100clubwc.comThe Kole T. Kendall Anchored Navigation Project (supporting veterans' transition to civilian life) at: [email protected] arrangements are under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home.
