Mr. David Lavaughn “Jerk” Wooten, age 63 of Summerville passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026 at his residence.

David was born in Rome, Georgia on March 29, 1963, son of the late Jimmy Shropshire and Lucille Vineyard Shropshire.  He was a retired plumber and had attended the Pennville Church of Christ.  David was an avid music lover, enjoyed playing the acoustic guitar and was in the honor band in high school.  He also enjoyed fishing, camping and being outdoors.

In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by a brother, Clete Shropshire; nieces, Amanda Prestwood and Addie Shropshire and nephews, Corey Thompson and Jonathan Shrospshire.

David is survived by a sister, Angela Flegal; three brothers and sister-in-law, Victor Shropshire, Neil and Hope Shropshire and Tory Shropshire; and a number of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

In accordance with his wishes, David will be cremated and there are no formal plans for a memorial service at this time.