He was born in Chattanooga, TN to the late William Franklin Wooden and Mary Elizabeth Conley Wooden and was preceded in death by his four sisters, Mary, Winnifred, Bettye and Frankie.
Hugh graduated from Central High School, class of 1952, and attended the University of Chattanooga. He worked as chief engineer for Estee Manufacturing Company in Cleveland, TN.
He served active duty in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1955, achieving the rank of Hospital Corpsman Second Class (HM2). He was attached to the 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Division at Camp Pendleton in San Diego, CA. Following his release from active duty, Hugh remained in the U.S. Navy Reserve until his retirement in 1984. Hugh was a lifetime member of the American Legion, Post #95, serving as Post Commander for two years and serving as the Tennessee Membership Department Chairman.
Hugh was a member of the Tyner United Methodist Church, where he was a member of the Ralph Pennington Men’s Prayer Breakfast Group and the Choir.
Survivors include his loving wife, Mary Pope Wooden, four daughters, Tina Wooden, Vickie Chandler, Wanda Richards, Linda Carlton, five grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30 pm, Tuesday – May 9, 2023, at the Tyner United Methodist Church, 6805 Standifer Gap Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421, with Rev. Amanda Dean and Rev. Charlie Harrison officiating.
Interment will follow in the Chattanooga National Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Ralph Pennington Men’s Prayer Breakfast Group from Tyner United Methodist Church.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm, Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at the church.
In lieu of flowers, it was Hugh’s wish that memorial contributions be made to the Tyner United Methodist Church, 6805 Standifer Gap Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Please visit www.chattanoogavalleyviewchapel.com to share your thoughts and memories of Hugh.
Arrangements are by the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
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