In the small community of Horton, Alabama, the life of 10-year-old Michael Wooten was tragically cut short on Friday, May 20, 2016. The young boy, a fifth-grader at Douglas School, passed away at his residence on Welcome Home Church Road. Born in Alabama on July 11, 2005, to Nathan Wooten and Jennie Crawford, Michael was a cherished member of his family and community.
Details surrounding the circumstances of Michael's death are not publicly available in online sources. Information regarding any official investigation into the cause of his death, or details of any arrests made or suspects identified in connection with his passing, are not mentioned in accessible records.
His family, including his parents, stepparents Jennie and Chris Banks of Horton and Nathan and Morgan Wooten of Scottsboro, as well as his siblings, grandparents, and a wide circle of extended family, were left to mourn the unexpected loss. The community remembered Michael as a vibrant young boy, with his Twilight Baseball teammates and coaches serving as honorary pallbearers at his funeral service, which was held on Thursday, May 26, 2016, at McRae Chapel. In his memory, his family suggested donations to the Boaz Rec Center or the Douglas Youth League, a testament to his love for sports and his community.
