Lynn Hooten passed away on October 15th in New Hope, MN, at the age of 95.

Prior to his move to Minnesota in 2025, he had been a long-time resident of Sherman, Texas who was well respected and sought after for his auto mechanic skills. He was a U.S. Army veteran who had served with the infantry during the Korean War.

Lynn was born on August 24, 1931, to M.D. and Dora (Elliott) Hooten in Giles, Arkansas, where he spent his childhood on a farm as the sixth of seven brothers.

He leaves behind daughters: Linda Stodghill of Sherman, Jo Lynn Hooten of Fridley, MN, Janet Graham of Bells, and Judy McDonald of San Antonio, Texas. Lynn has eight grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Billy Gene Hooten of Higden, AR and sister-in-law, Janie Gilmore of Flower Mound, Texas, plus multiple nieces and nephews.

Lynn was preceded in death by his wife, Joann (Tate) Hooten, grandson, Sean Harding, his parents, and brothers Tommy, Raymond, Herschell, Herman, and Glenn.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., October 24th, at Akers Cemetery in Sherman.

Lynn was good man who loved and took care of his family. He had no idea how much we would miss him.