Obituary - Charles Lynn "Chuck" Ooton

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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.