George Riley Ooten

George Riley Ooten age 80 of Belo, WV, passed away on December 12, 2021 at South Williamson, KY. He was born to the late Elmer and Ida Ooten on December 22, 1940.

He was also preceded in death by brothers: Danny, Mike and Sammy Ooten.

He is survived by his sons, Elmer Ooten, George Dwight Maynard and Thomas Evans, as well, his daughter, Blanche Browning and step-daughter, Tiffany Amburgey.

Also left to cherish his memory are his 8 siblings, Columbus Ooten, Ruth Ooten, Glenda Provo, Shelia McCoy, Helen McGraw, Betty Marcum, Deborah Ooten and Peggy Ooten.

He had 6 grandchildren, Patience Perry, Austin and Kendall Maynard, Kelly Conley, Joshua Wiley and Michael Stamper. He also had 11 great grandchildren.

Anyone that knew George, knew that he loved to joke and get into long debatable conversations. He was an active person that walked most every day to visit with family and friends. He will be forever missed.

It was George’s wishes that he be cremated. His service will be a one day event at the Lily of the Valley Church at Riffe Branch at 2pm on Friday, December 17, 2021, with James Goodman officiating and Akers James Funeral Home being in charge of the services.