Holman Hill "Tex" Wooters' Obituary
Holman Hill “Tex” Wooters lived a life defined by adventure, curiosity, and an enduring Texas spirit. Born in Borger, Texas, he made his home across the state — from Lubbock and Abilene to El Paso, Corpus Christi, and Dallas — always grounded by a deep love for the land, animals, and the outdoors.
Tex loved horses, dogs, flowers, and nature. In his younger years, he owned horses, worked as a farrier, and rode bucking broncos in rodeos. His passion for photography began at age six when he earned a Brownie camera with box tops, sparking a lifelong appreciation for capturing wildlife and natural landscapes.
A proud Vietnam veteran, Tex served in the U.S. Army as a Specialist Five (SP5), flying right seat in Mohawk aircraft operating radar and supporting air-strike targeting. He later earned degrees from the University of Florida and the University of South Florida and became a Certified Public Accountant in 1973.
Drawn to the skies, Tex was a licensed private and commercial pilot, VFR and IFR rated, and owned two Mooney aircraft. He began skydiving in 1969, completing thousands of jumps over four decades and earning multiple invitations to participate in the POPS 100-way formation at Skydive Perris.
An entrepreneur at heart, he founded three businesses — early internet hosting, professional hardware sales, and medical and light assembly manufacturing — and worked internationally with companies including Texas Instruments and BRK Brands, living and working in Australia, Colombia, and Mexico.
He also shared a special bond with his beloved Rottweilers — Redondo’s Patton’s Rare Bear, Neurode’s I Feel the Earth Move (“Quake”), Cocopelli, Bandit, and NeuRode’s Red White and Bluebells (“Belli”).
He cherished time with family, sharing stories and photographs with his grandchildren, often telling them about his time in the military and his experiences as a pilot. He delighted in quiet traditions, like hiding candy for the little ones to find during their weekly visits.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Annette Wooters; sons, Brian (Jami) Wooters and Matt Wooters; stepsons, Kane Smith (Preethy), Andrew Turman, and Drake Turman (Jackie); and six beloved grandchildren.
Tex will be remembered for his adventurous spirit, his deep love of family, and his lifelong appreciation for the beauty of the natural world.
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