Funeral services for World War II Veteran and Pastor Emeritus Artis D. Wooten, 96, of Tyler will be held at Smith Temple COGIC Saturday, August 10th at 11 a.m. Wake at Friendship COGIC, Lindale Friday at 7p.m. Public viewing at Brooks Sterling & Garret Funeral Home Friday from 1 - 3 p.m. Proudly we proclaim, Elder Artis D. Wooten fought in World War II in the U. S. Army infantry. This heroic veteran dedicated his life to serving our country and received honorable discharged in 1944. After returning home from war, he immediately enrolled in Cabinet School in Marshall, Texas and became an energetic, self-employed carpenter. From building house novelties he progressed to building homes, including his own home, his own church, and Tyler schools that yet operate today. When carpentry work slowed down, he worked at Tyler Pipe  for over 15 years. Elder Wooten would say, "This place is hot, but HELL is hotter. Lord I got to make it to HEAVEN!"