Ruby Curtis "R.C." Wootton
Oct. 20, 1927 - Dec. 29, 2016
R.C. Wootton, 89, of Farmington, passed away Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016, in Farmington. He was born Oct. 20, 1927, in Lewisville, Ark. to Robert H. Wootton and Augusta Berry-Wootton.
R.C. moved to Farmington in 1951 where he worked for El Paso Natural Gas and he then retired in 1982 after 37 years. He was an avid fisherman, gardener, and family man. R.C. loved camping and fishing at Navajo Lake. He truly enjoyed watching all his grandchildren play around his home. He is now re-united with his family and beloved wife for all eternity.
R.C. was preceded in death by his wife, Ina LaVerne Smothers-Wootton and daughter Carol Jean Lee. He is survived by his son, Tony Wootton (Toni) of Farmington; grandchildren, Riki Colburn (Arthur) of Las Cruces, Shannon Kinslow (Sean) of Grand Junction, Co., Shawn Wootton (Krystal) of Farmington, Christi Wolfe of Casper, Wy.; great-grandkids, Anyssa Green, Chace Tackett, Stormy Tackett, Dakaota Wootton, Leila Smith, Kian Kinslow, Jacob Kelly and Irelyn Kinsow; great-great-grandchildren, Aurora Tackett and Hepsiba Green.
Cremation will take place and at the request of R.C. there will be no services.
R.C.'s care is entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute St. in Farmington, 505-325-8688. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at serenityandcompany.com.