John Hooten, age 70, passed away on April 9, 2012 in Willis, TX. He was born in Dallas on July 4, 1941. John retired from Metro Transportation following 10 years of service. He is preceded in death by his father, John Clee Hooten, and sister, Barbara Allen. John is survived by his daughter, Cindy Ray and husband Chris and son, Jack Hooten and wife Iris Lynn; grandchildren, Adam, Katy, and Tony Hooten, and Dustin, Coltin, Kandace, Calie, and Tyler Ray; great grandchild, Brantley Ray; mother, Abbie Gail Rucker; brother, Otis Anderson, and sister, Pamela Cooper and husband Jerry.