Read More, Submit an obit for publication in any local newspaper and on Legacy. George Willard Woodruff was a resident of Harwich Port, Massachusetts at the time Read More, George W. "Bill" Woodruff George W. "Bill" Woodruff, 75, of West Lafayette, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Franciscian Health. Mr. Woodruff was born in Avilla, Indiana on July 29, 1927, to the late George Henry and Verda Viola Woodruff. Mr. Woodruff was born the son of Ryland Ware Woodruff, Sr. and Harriett Gladson Woodruff on October 15, 1957 in Georgetown. From 1930 to 1959, he headed Continental Gin Co., a Birmingham, Ala., cotton gin maker that his father had purchased. (Published 7/21/95). Soller-Baker Funeral Home, Lafayette Chapel in charge of arrangements. The American, Fred Woodruff, was killed while traveling with three Georgians outside Tbilisi, Georgia's capital, in 1993. Service 11am Sat. - 1922 to 2020, George Willard "Will" Woodruff , 97, died on Friday, March 6, 2020 at the Cape Cod Hospital with his family at his side. George W. Woodruff, a Coca-Cola Co. director for 49 years who made major gifts to education and medicine in Georgia, died of pneumonia Wednesday. He was 91. George Cecil Woodruff, Jr., affectionately known as "Bumpsey," died on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at his residence. Read More, WOODRUFF GEORGE HENRY Reverend George Henry Woodruff died on January 21, 2010 at the age of 90. Recommend George's obituary to your friends. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Barr-Price Funeral Home Batesburg-Leesville Chapel 256 Main St, Leesville, SC 29070, Pine Grove Baptist Church 232 Pine Grove Rd, Leesville, SC 29070. He received master's degrees in foreign relations from Tufts University's Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. He worked for the Labor Department, the Navy Department, the Central Intelligence Agency and the Postal Service, from which he retired in 1971. Woodruff, who died at Emory. Later Read More, WOODRUFF, George W. 92, of Spring Hill, passed away Oct. 5, 2009. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lee Jones Hunter of Arden; a son, Edward Eugene Hunter III of Overland Park, Kan.; and three grandchildren. Capt. He was 91 years old. Peter J. Doerr, 62, a Navy captain who retired in 1985 as chief of staff for a carrier group in Norfolk, died of an aortic aneurysm July 10 at Bethesda Naval Hospital. "We tried to keep our music simple to convey our message to pray.". [8] At Emory, the George W. Woodruff Physical Education Center and the George and Irene Woodruff Residential Center bear his name. Mr. Woodruff was heavily involved in many civic, community, and industrial development projects throughout his career. Church and a former member of the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church of Ensley. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy (World War Two) and the U.S. Army (Berlin Airlift and the Korean War). His third book "Just Before Taps" the story of the unique Trinka Davis Veterans Village, in Carrollton, Georgia was written at the age of 87 while he was a resident there. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. EDWARD EUGENE HUNTER JR. 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[9][10] Finally, there are numerous scholarships at Georgia Tech, Mercer, Emory and the University of Georgia named in his memory. You can still show your support by planting a tree in memory of George Woodruff, Jr.. Mr. Woodruff was a Life member of D A V, Chapter 28, in Blue Ridge and a member of the American Legion Post 143 in Carrollton. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the CSU Foundation at Columbus State University for the Woodruff Awards Program, 4225 University Ave., Columbus, GA 31907. But his studies were interrupted by World War I and he never returned to college. After retiring, Mrs. Keating continued as secretary-treasurer of the foundation. Woodruff left the Georgia Tech Foundation $37.5 million in his will, one of the largest private gifts the school has received. He is survived by his wife, Lydia Woodruff. He served in the United States Army where he attained the rank of Major. Mr. Woodruff was born in Avilla, Indiana on July 29, 1927, to the late George Henry and Verda Viola Woodruff. He retired as a senior partner there in 1977 and joined the IRS. With the death of his brother Robert at 95 in 1985, George Woodruff became the last living child of the late Ernest Woodruff, who as president of the Trust Company of Georgia headed a consortium that purchased the Coca-Cola Company in 1919. Burkett Chappel P.B. Survivors include three children, Michael Keating of Elizabeth City, N.C., Timothy Keating of Riva and Sheila Keating Kryston of Lovettsville; and six grandchildren. He was 91. The Week in Photos: California exits pandemic emergency amid a winter landscape, Column: Did the DOJ just say Donald Trump can be held accountable for Jan. 6? In 1942, he moved to the Washington area and began his federal career. The group has made about a dozen overseas trips, including travels to Africa and Europe, where it sang under the auspices of the United States Information Agency. She was a Washington resident and had lived in the area since 1960. He was a director of Coca-Cola from 1936 to 1985, but never was an officer of the company. He also headed the Continental Gin Company from 1930 to 1985, which was a cotton-processing business. In those roles, he provided meals for homeless people, visited sick people at home and conducted religious services at nursing homes. George was born on April 5, 1972. Her marriage to John Keating ended in divorce. Index and images of Texas statewide death certificates--including delayed certificates, foreign deaths, and probate obituaries--from the Texas Department of State Health Services in Austin. Anyone can read what you share. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. He was a Legislative Consultant, Campaign Strategist, published Author and a 100 percent service disabled war veteran. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. His obituary-WOODRUFF:- Tuesday, November 6, 2001 WOODRUFF, GEORGE ROBERT - of West Hills, died Thursday evening, November 1, 2001. Under the terms of his will, according to a lawsuit, his two other daughters, Jane and Irene, were each to receive about $30 million. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Mr. Woodruff moved to the Washington area from Ohio after the death of his first wife, Carol Woodruff, in 1991. Throughout her life, Jane was devoted to her family above all else. George Michael Woodruff, Jr., age 48, of New Orleans, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. He had suffered a fall at home on Monday of that week, and never recovered. Will Woodruff was born on May 9, 1922 in Newton Read More, George Willard "Will" Woodruff, 97, died on Friday, March 6, 2020 at the Cape Cod Hospital with his family at his side. Mr. Woodruff, a baritone, joined the Nightingales as a teenager in his native Spartanburg, S.C. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Let others know about your loved one's death. National Cremation & Burial Society Read More, George "Pops" Woodruff, Jr. SPARTANBURG, SC-- Mr. George "Pops Woodruff, Jr. of 125 Chester Street, passed Monday, February 11, 2008 at his home. For more information call Baskerville Funeral Home at 901 784-1717. Bennie Corley, Rev. Matt Pope(obituary) and Rev. George was born on August 19, 1923 in Chicago, IL to George Woodruff, Sr., and Julia (nee Van Aken) Diefenderfer. As a young woman, she was a horseback riding teacher and an equestrienne, and she performed annually in the Washington Society Circus. He proudly Read More, WOODRUFF, MR. GEORGE JR., 79, of Birmingham, Alabama departed this life on Tuesday, February 10, 2004. He was a faithful Prayer Warrior of the New Saint James M. B. Survivors include two daughters, Marilyn Lithgow Erskine Darnell of Burke and Deborah Bonnycastle Erskine Lankford of Virginia Beach; a sister, Jane Bonnycastle Bender of San Francisco; and three grandchildren. During World War II, he served in the Navy. For almost five decades, the Nightingales have shared concert appearances with such well known gospel groups as the Mighty Clouds of Joy and Gospel Keynotes. Mr. Woodruff was educated in the Birmingham Read More, UNION SPRINGS - George W. Woodruff Sr., 77, of 4831 White Road, Union Springs, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002, at Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca. It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Funeral arrangement under the care ofBarr-Price Funeral Home. Will Woodruff was born on May 9, 1922 in Newton, MA to George Scoville Woodruff and Elizabeth Read More, WOODRUFF, George Willard "Will" Age 97, died on Friday, March 6 at the Cape Cod Hospital with his family at his side. Church. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. She continued working with him when he was general manager of Time Inc. and publisher of PM. Mr. Woodruff was best known for the singing of "He Was There All the Time.". Woodruff also made large gifts to five other institutions--Agnes Scott College, Georgia Tech, Mercer University, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School in North Georgia and Westminster Schools in Atlanta. George was born May 9, 1928, in Minneola, Long Island, N.Y., to Thomas Edward Woodruff and Anna K. Ortwein Woodruff Read More, George H. Woodruff, Sr., 82, Roanoke Rapids, died 11-27-2012. Survivors include his wife, Helen M. Woodruff of Bladensburg; a son from his first marriage, Willie G. Woodruff Jr. of Ohio; and three stepchildren. He had suffered a fall at home on Monday of that week, and never recovered. Read More, George R. Woodruff Evansville, IN George R. Woodruff, 91, of Evansville, formerly of Madisonville, KY, passed away at 12:45 PM Thursday, July 7, 2011. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. In Washington, he was assistant director for collection at the Defense Intelligence Agency and worked in the office of the secretary of defense. [5], Woodruff is the namesake of several notable educational programs in Georgia. The first two, "Day of Indignation" and Miracle at St. Luke's, were Christian fiction set in the north Georgia Mountains near Blue Ridge. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved George Woodruff Sr. (Cottageville, South Carolina), born in Georgetown, South Carolina, who passed away on April 23, 2021. Let others know about your loved one's death. Over his long life he wrote three books. He is survived by his wife, Melba, daughters, Janice, Phyllis and Linda, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Woodruff is remembered at Mercer University as well. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. ; two stepchildren, David White of Laurel and Andrew White of Kensington; a brother, Richard Eifler of Evansville, Ind. He was born in Binghamton, NY. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of George Woodruff Sr. to show support. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. [1] George was the last living child of Ernest Woodruff, the magnate that led the Trust Company (now known as SunTrust) and who orchestrated the takeover of the Coca-Cola Company. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Murdoch has survived scandal after scandal. He is survived by his parents, Donna and Tommy Rice of West Blocton, AL, Mike and Claudia Woodruff of Royston, GA; wife, Monette Woodruff; son, Jacob Woodruff of West Blocton; daughters, Kayce Mckenzie(John) of West Blocton and Chelce Sanders(Derek) of Brent; sisters, Paula Dailey(Jeramie) of Centreville and Cheryl Davis(Craig) of Wetumpka; brothers, Matthew Woodruff of Athens, GA and Jesse Woodruff of California; 8 grandchildren. George was born on April 5, 1972. Mr. Woodruff was a veteran of World War I. Funeral services are scheduled at First Presbyterian Church, 1100 First Avenue, Columbus on Saturday, May 14, 2011, 3 p.m., with Reverend Charles R. Hasty, Jr. officiating Read More, GEORGE R. WOODRUFF, 89 Restaurant Chef BARTOW - George Woodruff, 89, died of heart failure 4/1/11. George just celebrated his 39th year of sobriety. Survivors include his wife, Mary Clark Doerr of Arlington and East Dennis; four children, Peter Jr., of Burlington, Vt., Erich Russell Doerr and Deborah Susan Hutcheson, both of East Dennis, and Jennifer Ann Toledo of Stevenson, Wash.; and three grandchildren. Survivors include three daughters, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. BARBARA BONNYCASTLE ERSKINE Club Member. Visitation for George will be held Friday, September 25, 2020, from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM at First Baptist West Blocton Church, Main St, West Blocton, Alabama. Obituaries July 31, 2021 WOODRUFF, Jane Age 95, passed away peacefully at home on the afternoon of July 29, 2021. George M. Woodruff, 88, of Casa Grande died on Nov. 11, 2014, at Banner Casa Grande Medical Center. George Waldo Woodruff (August 27, 1895 February 4, 1987 in Atlanta, Georgia) was an engineer, businessman, and philanthropist in Atlanta, Georgia. Visit: Fri. 5-7pm Williams Funeral Home, Bartow. Write your message of sympathy today. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. GEORGE KUNKEL OBITUARY Dr. George Woodruff Kunkel, 82, died at his home in Harrisburg on July 31, 2018. He is survived by his loving family. He was the husband of Mrs. Deborah Woodruff of Seattle, WA. He was born the eight of nine siblings: Ryland "Buddy", George "BoBo", Julia, Betty Sue, Harry "Butch", James "Jim . Born in Hillside, NJ on October 7, 1893, he was the son of W. Charles and Theresa Woodruff. As. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved George Woodruff Sr. (Cottageville, South Carolina), born in Georgetown, South Carolina, who passed away on April 23, 2021. Robert K. Eifler, 74, a Washington tax lawyer who retired from the office of the chief counsel of the Internal Revenue Service in 1990, died of cancer July 9 at his home in Kensington. 1066 Holly Ridge Lane, Cottageville SC 29435 or to K&D Rescue Ranch, 171 Nandina Tr., Orangeburg SC 29118. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of George Woodruff please visit our. He was a master carpenter, furniture builder, and a fixer of all things. Arrangements: Wrenn Clarke & Hagan, Roanoke Rapids. Funeral service: Saturday, May 14, 2011, 3 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Columbus, Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Columbus in charge of arrangements.. Read More, George Cecil Woodruff, Jr., affectionately known as "Bumpsey," died on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at his residence. [11][12][13], Last edited on 4 September 2022, at 14:23, George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, "George W. Woodruff, Atlanta Philanthropist", "People & Leaders: The Impact of "The Gift", Georgia Tech Archives and Records Management, Georgia Institute of Technology, "Blue Print 1916", "Childers Receives Top Honor at Law School", "George W. Woodruff Physical Education Center, Emory University", "UGA awards 2009 George W. Woodruff Honors Scholarship", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=George_W._Woodruff&oldid=1108458446, This page was last edited on 4 September 2022, at 14:23. He. WOODRUFF, George Willard "Will" Age 97, died on Friday, March 6 at the Cape Cod Hospital with his family at his side. Throughout her life, Jane was devoted to her family above all else. Condolences may be offered at www.shcolumbus.com. Burkett Chappel PBC. He attended the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1917 and gave generously to both his alma mater and Emory University, including (in coordination with his brother Robert W. Woodruff) what was at the time the single largest donation ever to a school, $105 million to Emory University in 1979. Ralph B. Woodruff, Jr., died July 25, 2022, at his family's home in Hicksville, NY, after a valiant battle with glioblastoma multiforme. Over his long life he wrote three books. Memorial contributions may be sent in memory of Mr. Woodruff to St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Blue Ridge. Born in Fresno, Calif., April 16, 1929, a son of Read More, CONWAY | George Woodruff, age 75, of Wedgewood Lane, died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005 at his residence following an illness. Forbes magazine estimated George Woodruff's wealth at $200 million in 1984. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Her hobbies included bridge. He had heart ailments and diabetes. He was born to Samuel and Lillie Mae Woodruff in Ratcliff, Arkansas on November 30, 1912. Personnel Officer. Read More, WOODRUFF, GEORGE (Age 75) Of Conway, SC, died Wednesday, February 2, 2005 at his home in Myrtle Trace surrounded by his family after fighting a nearly four-year battle against cancer with extraordinary courage and dignity. He was born March 11, 1942, in Lafayette, to the late Clyde and Eva Parker Woodruff. The family will receive friends one Read More, HARWICH PORT, Mass. Barbara Bonnycastle Erskine, 82, a member of Arlington's Aurora Hills Woman's Club and Aurora Hills Book Club, died of emphysema July 15 at home in Arlington. Woodruff, who died at Emory University Hospital, was the last of a generation of an Atlanta family famous in American business. Survivors include his wife, whom he married in 1982, Eleanora Eifler of Kensington; five children from his first marriage, Rob Eifler of Chichester, N.H., Carl Eifler of Wilton, Conn., Craig Eifler of Baltimore, Millicent Eifler of Norwich, Vt., and Richard Eifler of Concord, Mass. George Cecil Woodruff, Jr., affectionately known as "Bumpsey," died on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at his residence. George W. Woodruff, a director of the Coca-Cola Company for 49 years and a major contributor to education and medicine in Georgia, died of pneumonia Wednesday at Emory University Hospital. Will Woodruff was born on May 9, 1922 in Newton, MA to George Scoville Woodruff and Elizabeth Read More, George Willard Woodruff was born on Tuesday, May 09, 1922. Viewing Fri. 3-6pm Williams Funeral Home.