Background
Wooten, William James was born on January 20, 1924 in Abilene, Texas, United States. Son of E. Oliver and Connie (Harris) Wooten.
Wooten, William James was born on January 20, 1924 in Abilene, Texas, United States. Son of E. Oliver and Connie (Harris) Wooten.
Bachelor of Business Administration, University Texas, 1949.
Landman, Magnolia Petroleum Company, Dallas, 1949-1957; vice president, Texas Gas Exploration Corporation, Houston, 1957-1971; president, Texas Gas Exploration Corporation, Houston, 1971-1982; petroleum consultant, Wooten & Associations, Houston, since 1982; president, Moran Corporation, Houston, 1985-1987; consultant, Moran Corporation, Houston, since 1987.
Captain United States Marine Corps, 1942-1946. Member Houston Petroleum Club (board directors 1984-1987), Houston Country Club (president 1983-1984).
Married Lou Ellen Bryan Wooten, August 21, 1946. Children: Bryan James, William Harris, Timm, James Wilson.