Bobby Wayne Wooten, 53, of Jamestown, KY passed away Friday, May 15, 2026 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY from injuries sustained in an accident.  He was born July 3, 1972, in Albany, KY, a son of the late Emanuel and Dollie Jones Wooten. 

He was a carpenter by trade and had worked for many years on construction of commercial buildings. His favorite hobby was working on old cars and entering demolition derbies.  He loved to spend time with his family and friends and was the kind of person who enjoyed making other people laugh.

SURVIVORS:

1 son: Elijah Wooten

“Bonus” son: Chris Thomas

His fiancée: Kassi King

3 brothers: Randall Wooten of Russell Springs, Asa (and Cheryl) Wooten of Jamestown, and Kenneth (and Shannon) Wooten of Russell Springs

1 sister: Juanita (and William) Lee of Campbellsville

1 grandchild: Raylan King

A host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, & great nephews

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Rosetta Russell, and a brother-in-law, Ernie Russell.

Funeral Service: Monday, May 18, 2026 at 1:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Phillip Miller officiating

Burial: Ridge Crest Cemetery

Visitation: After 9:00 AM on Monday

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the funeral home to offset the cost of the funeral expenses. 

Bernard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.