Russell Dean HootonRinggold

Russell Dean Hooton, 85, of Ringgold, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.

Born in Lake Hudson, Indiana, Russell lived a life marked by dedication, service, and faith. He proudly served his country as a Navy veteran and later built his own business after retiring from RTC. Beyond his work, he was a devoted family man and a faithful member of the Rossville Church of Christ.

Russell is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Hooton; his brother, Bill Hooton (Shelley); his sister, Kathy Edwards; his children, Sondra Voorhees (Ed), Kenneth Hooton (Renee), Daniel Hooton, Phillip Hooton (Michelle), and Stephen Hooton; his grandchildren, Kristen Akers (Phillip), Ashley Cansler (Chris), Phillip Hooton Jr. (Kayla), Autumn Hooton (Garrett Peters), Trey Hooton (Brianna), Emily Hooton, Jordan Hooton, Joshua Hooton, and Rebekah Hooton; and his great-grandchildren, Landon Cansler, Leah Akers, Jacob Cansler, Layla Moore, Hazel Hinkle, Ryker Hooton, and Hattie Mae Hooton.

He was a constant source of strength, wisdom, and kindness to all who knew him. Russell’s legacy of love, service, and faith will live on in the hearts of his family and friends.

Graveside services will be held at 12:30 p.m., Friday, September 5, 2025 in the Chattanooga National Cemetery. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.