June 8, 34,

Derrick Anthony Wooten, 34, of Goldsboro suddenly passed away on June 8, 2020 at the Neuse River by Waynesborough Park in Goldsboro.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 12, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Fremont Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service

Derrick Anthony Wooten Was born to Daniel B. And Luna Banks Wooten on December 23, 1985.

Derrick was employed with ASC Direct Distributors in Micro, NC. He worked in shipping and receiving.

Derrick was educated in the Wayne County School systems. He attended Wesleyan College for Business administration and was currently enrolled online at My computer career in Raleigh, NC for IT Tech Specialist.

Derrick gave his life to Christ as a teenager and was a member at Saint Delight Church in Kenly, NC.

Derrick was preceded in death by his twin brother, Erick Anton Wooten.

Derrick leaves to cherish his parents, Daniel B. and Luna Banks Wooten of the home; one son, Derrick Anthony Wooten Jr.; one daughter, Shilonnda Capri Wooten, both of Goldsboro; one brother, Darin Bernard Wooten of the home; one sister, Shatyra Cassandra Barnes of Wilson, NC; one nephew, Zy’ques Ingram; one niece, Kay and his grandfather Mr. Kay Polk Wooten of Fremont, NC.

Derrick leaves to cherish a host of cousins, other relatives and many friends.

The family is in the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.