Hugh (Hughie) Ray Wooner was born in Gridley, California, on August 9, 1943, to Hugh and Jessie Wooner. He spent most of his childhood on the farm of his grandparents, Jessie and Ella Jackson. His occupations included laborer and equipment driver in the logging industry, male nurse, slot machine mechanic, and heavy equipment operator. He married in 1962 to Jeanette Hooper and fathered Raymond, Shelly, and Laura. In the late 1970s, he moved to Fallon, Nevada. During that time, he worked in three western states operating heavy equipment. He married Bette Nolan and they were together until her passing in January 2021.
Due to his failing health, he passed peacefully at home on October 3.
He left behind a son, Raymond; two daughters, Shelly and Laura; two brothers, Brad and Brian; a sister, Roxanne; two stepsons, Dana and Mike; three stepdaughters, Dawn, Tracy, and Dede; and his Aunt Ruby. Also, many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
His many interests included hot rod cars, car racing, arrowhead hunting, exploring the desert, and crafting. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He will be missed by those who called him by one of those names.
Memorial services will be on October 21, 2023, at Smith Family Mortuary at 10 a.m. Reception to follow.
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