Promoter Roy “Mr. Malaco” Wooten died June 16 of colon cancer.

Wooten was first introduced to Malaco Records 34 years ago and worked without pay for almost a year. He worked as the sound engineer for the Jackson Southernaires and in gospel promotions at the studio. He also was on the executive board for the Mississippi Mass Choir and was the National Promotion Manager for the Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA) Announcers Guild.

Wooten received several awards through the years, including the GMWA Pioneers Award, Malaco Distinguished Award, GMWA Quartet Frank Williams Award, American Gospel Quartet Frank Williams Award, The Jackson Music Award and the Frank Williams Memorial Award.

Wooten also was the CEO of Exclesisa Booking Agency, which he co-owned with his wife, Esther. This agency continues to represent many gospel artists such as The Canton Spirituals, Slim & The Supreme Angels and Spencer Taylor & The Highway QC's.

Wooten is survived by three children and two grandchildren. Services were to be held last week in Jackson, Miss.