Obituary for Holloway "BROWN" Wooten

The Bible states that the steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord. So was the life of Holloway Wooten, affectionately known as "Brown." He was a man of great wisdom, with an unwavering commitment to helping his fellow man.

Holloway Wooten a long  time resident of Washington D.C. was born on June 15, 1936 to the late Howard L. and Hiawatha Lydia Holloway Wooten in Lovelady, Texas. He was the twelfth child of the family. Following the death of his mother, Sylvia M. Wooten, stepmother, became the motherly influence in his life. At an early age, Holloway accepted Christ and united with White Rock Methodist Church located East of Lovelady. He also followed the family tradition and completed elementary and high school at Center Grove School in the Lovelady School District. He was the Valedictorian of his class. Upon graduating from high school, he attended Wiley College and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in 1957.

After graduating from Wiley College, Holloway enlisted in the United States Army, and served in Germany for three years.  He was honorably discharged and returned to Texas to pursue his dream.

Holloway enrolled in Law School at Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas. He successfully completed a rigorous course of study in law, graduating in the top ten in his class earning both JD and LLM degrees. After passing the bar for the state of Texas and Washington D.C., he was immediately recruited by the U.S. Government to Washington, D.C.

In 1965, Holloway moved to Washington D.C. and began his career as a lawyer. He served diligently as the Senior Assistant Attorney General for the Department of Human Services using his research skills and counsel to make a difference in the lives of others. In addition to work, he enjoyed numerous hobbies including photography, and restoring antique cars. While in Washington D.C., he met and married Sylvia Wood on June 27, 1970 and adopted a son, Eric.

Holloway made his transition on Monday, May 8, 2017 at the Providence Hospital Capital Caring Center in Washington D.C. Preceding him in death were his parents: Howard L. and Hiawatha L. Wooten: step parent: Sylvia M. Wooten: brothers: Howard A., Hayes L., Octavius D., Morris R., and A.G. Wooten, sisters: Willie Verleeta Benton and Robbie M. Trigg.

He leaves to cherish his memory: a wife Sylvia Wood Wooten, Washington D.C., a son, Eric Wooten, Davisboro, Georgia, a brother: Burtis C. Wooten (Willia) Lovelady, TX, three sisters: Princella W. May, Houston, TX, Maye D. Martin, Cleveland, MS, and Lawrence J. Beall (Floyd), Houston, TX, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.