Obituary - Charles Lynn "Chuck" Ooton
The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, AZ
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Charles Lee Ooton - 72, born in Worden, IL on February 1, 1939 passed away
February 7, 2011 after a long and valiant battle with COPD.
Chuck was a long time employee of The Arizona Republic who retired in 1998
to pursue his hobbies of photography and woodworking.
He is survived by his wife Barbara of 18 years, his children Troy Gregurich
Palm Springs, CA, daughters Tammy Marie and Dawn Prater (Gary) Decatur IL,
son Andrew Ooton Decatur, IL, grandchildren Ashley & Brett Prater, sister
Loraine Birmingham Decatur IL, brother Samuel Ooton and his family of
Phoenix, AZ and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents Stephen and Emma Ooton, sister Eileen
Peters, brother in-law Dee Birmingham.
Chuck was a man of quiet strength and sharp wit who never failed to dress
for the occasion, whether it be a dinner out with his wife or a doctors
visit. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. A private family
service will held.