Matthew Wooten

Matthew Paul "Matt" Wooten, age 44, of Vicksburg, Mississippi, formerly of Ruleville, Mississippi, passed away Monday, November 2, 2026, at Merit Health River Region Hospital in Vicksburg, MS.

Matt was born September 8, 1982, in Cleveland, Mississippi, to Benjamin J. Wooten and Wanda Hudson Wooten. Matt attended Cleveland Schools and graduated the class of 2001 from Cleveland High School. Received an A.S. degree in Musical Arts from Mississippi Delta. He married Amy Michelle Norris on July 21, 2018.

Matt was a service tech for Serve Pro and Robinson Electric before his illness. He was an excellent musician and singer, having performed with the bands Delta Rain, Southern Quality, and Trailer Park Disco. He also loved watching TV, but he cherished moments with his children and family most.

Matt was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin "B.J. and Wanda Wooten. He is survived by his wife of 8 years, Amy Michelle Wooten of Vicksburg, MS; daughters, Lillian Hegan Wooten, Leah Emerson Wooten and Lessley Brooke Wooten; son, Nathan Alexander Wooten; and brothers, Chris Hudson (Denise) of Shaw, MS, and Ben Wooten (Mary Katherine) of Doddsville, MS. He also leaves a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins to cherish his memory.

Visitation for Matt will be held Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM at Cleveland Funeral Home. The Celebration of Life Funeral Service will follow at 1:00 PM in the Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in North Cleveland Cemetery. Brother Larry Weaver will officiate the services.

Pallbearers are Justin McClain, West Wheeler, Austin Ray, John McClure, Jacob Hudson, Ryan Smith, Nick Weaver and Michael Norris.

Donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital at www.stjude.org

Cleveland Funeral Home has been given the honor of serving Matt's family during this difficult time.