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. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. 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. During their marriage, she accompanied him on overseas trips where he did construction consulting. He has written hundreds of stories about the people, government, faith and communities in the Washington area. He graduated from Miami University and worked in commercial sales at WDTN for 25 years. He had suffered a fall at home on Monday of that week, and never recovered.. He was the youngest in the family of eight siblings. He served on the Military Academy Selection Committees for former Georgia Congressman Ed Jenkins and former Florida Congressman Buddy Mackay, as Secretary of the Fannin County Republican Party, a member of the Fannin Six and was active in numerous political campaigns. George T Woodruff Sr <p>Services for George T. Woodruff, Sr., 80, will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Monday at Barr-Price Funeral Home and Crematorium, Historic B-L Chapel with burial to follow at Pine Grove Baptist Church. Condolences may be offered at www.shcolumbus.com. Taylor and Modeen Funeral Home, Jupiter. ST. MATTHEWS -- Services for George T. Woodruff Sr., 80, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Barr-Price Funeral Home and Crematorium, Historic B-L Chapel, with burial to follow She died Sunday at the age of 86. BARBARA BONNYCASTLE ERSKINE Club Member. He was a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., and a graduate of Columbia University and the Naval Intelligence School. Mr. Woodruff was a veteran of World War I. He is survived by : his children, George T. Woodruff, Jr., Chris Cook (Eddie), Marlene Woodruff Herbert and Angel Fanning (Henry); and his sisters, Betty Foxwell, Julia Feagin and Debbie Goins. He was always there for Read More, Area Death Notice Woodruff, George, 95, formerly of Jupiter, died Friday. Forbes magazine estimated George Woodruffs wealth at $200 million in 1984. [1] In 1984, Forbes magazine estimated that Woodruff was worth $200 million (equivalent to $521,652,787 as of 2021). You can still show your support by planting a tree in memory of George Woodruff, Jr.. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Over his long life he wrote three books. Obituaries July 31, 2021 WOODRUFF, Jane Age 95, passed away peacefully at home on the afternoon of July 29, 2021. You may leave a message for the family by clicking here. George Michael Woodruff, Jr., age 48, of New Orleans, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Melba, daughters, Janice, Phyllis and Linda, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mr. Woodruff spent most of his hours on the road quietly reading his Bible. He bequeathed the university's law school a $15 million endowment; the Woodruff Curriculum at Mercer's Walter F. George School of Law is named in his honor. He is preceded in death by his sister, Katie Woodruff. 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. The Woodruff brothers, Robert and George, gave Emory University $105 million in 1979. Death, Burial, Cemetery & Obituaries. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. All rights reserved. Her hobbies included bridge. 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. As. Veronica Tripler Keating, 85, who retired in 1975 as executive director of the Public Welfare Foundation, a philanthropic organization, died July 15 at Sibley Memorial Hospital after a stroke. [1] In 1984, Forbes magazine estimated that Woodruff was worth $200 million (equivalent to $521,652,787 as of 2021). Roger Paul Woodruff, Sr., 63, departed this life on Friday, May 21, 2021. He was a director of Coca-Cola from 1936 to 1985 but never was an officer of the company. The fourth member of the quartet is Calvert McNair, of Richmond, who has been with the group for 11 years. Under the terms of his will, according to a lawsuit, his two other daughters, Jane and Irene, were each to receive about $30 million. Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes. He married his sweetheart L. Jean Farey May 27, 1950 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Doerr served on destroyers, in intelligence assignments and in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. From 1930 to 1959 he headed the Continental Gin Company, a cotton-processing concern. Mr. Woodruff was born in Avilla, Indiana on July 29, 1927, to the late George Henry and Verda Viola Woodruff. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lee Jones Hunter of Arden; a son, Edward Eugene Hunter III of Overland Park, Kan.; and three grandchildren. 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. He was a faithful Prayer Warrior of the New Saint James M. B. George Woodruff, a retired carpenter, age 67 years, of Ringoes, NJ, died on December 7, 1960 in Delaware Township, NJ. Jane Woodruff, age 95, passed away peacefully at home on the afternoon of July 29, 2021. Woodruff, who died at Emory University Hospital, was the last of a generation of an Atlanta family famous in American business. George M. Woodruff, 88, of Casa Grande died on Nov. 11, 2014, at Banner Casa Grande Medical Center. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. He was a member and former Secretary of McCay Lodge 423, F. & A.M. As matriarch of her family, Jane was dedicated to her devoted sons, Richard "Buck" Woodruff (Ann) and John Woodruff. From 1941-1945, George served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Mr. Woodruff was born in Avilla, Indiana on July 29, 1927, to the late George Henry and Verda Viola Woodruff. The South Canton Funeral Home of Canton, Georgia, announces the death of Mr. George F. Woodruff, Jr., of Trinka Davis Veterans Village, Carrollton, Georgia, who passed away on August 18, 2020. Willie George "Bill" Woodruff, 66, a singer with the gospel quartet the Sensational Nightingales for the last 48 years, died July 15 at a motel in Newcastle, Del., where he was staying after a. His Navy decorations included the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Air Medal and Defense Superior Service Medal. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. He was 91. He was born to Samuel and Lillie Mae Woodruff in Ratcliff, Arkansas on November 30, 1912. Mr. Woodruff was Divisional Vice President of Credithrift Financial/American General Finance when he retired in 1985 and had been a 40 year employee in several management Read More, Arrangements under the direction of Parkhill Cemetery, Columbus, GA. Read More, George Cecil Woodruff, Jr. May 24, 1928- May 12, 2011 Midland, Georgia- George Cecil Woodruff, Jr., affectionately known as "Bumpsey," died on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at his residence. The Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM. He was a master carpenter, furniture builder, and a fixer of all things. Hamil Harris is an award-winning journalist who started working with The Washington Post in 1992. He was a member of West Hills Baptist church. [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. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery . 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. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Among the oldest gospel singing groups in the United States, the Nightingales have been known for music that preserved a traditional gospel soul with a down-home country and western flavor. The South Canton Funeral Home of Canton, Georgia, announces the death of Mr. George F. Woodruff, Jr., of Trinka Davis Veterans Village, Carrollton, Georgia, who passed away on August 18, 2020. There are no events scheduled. Read More, GEORGE WOODRUFF George William Woodruff, 86, of Henderson, passed away June 13, 2014. George Willard "Will" Woodruff May 9, 1922 - March 6, 2020 Obituary Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. WOODRUFF, George Willard "Will" Age 97, died on Friday, March 6 at the Cape Cod Hospital with his family at his side. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery. He was educated in the Auburn schools and was Read More, George Woodruff 92 died Wednesday at Humboldt General Hospital. Mrs. Erskine was born in San Francisco into a military family and grew up in Washington and elsewhere. George W. Woodruff, Atlanta Philanthropist, https://www.nytimes.com/1987/02/06/obituaries/george-w-woodruff-atlanta-philanthropist.html. Her marriage to John Keating ended in divorce. (Published 7/21/95). To get better results, add more information such as Birth Info, Death Info and Locationeven a guess will help. The soldier later recanted, saying he had been tortured. She continued working with him when he was general manager of Time Inc. and publisher of PM. Arrangements: Wrenn Clarke & Hagan, Roanoke Rapids. Mr. Woodruff, son of the late George Cecil Woodruff, Sr and Kathleen Koonce Woodruff, was born May 24, 1928 in Columbus. He was a Legislative Consultant, Campaign Strategist, published Author and a 100 percent service disabled war veteran. GEORGE KUNKEL OBITUARY Dr. George Woodruff Kunkel, 82, died at his home in Harrisburg on July 31, 2018. The first two, "Day of Indignation" and Miracle at St. Luke's, were Christian fiction set in the north Georgia Mountains near Blue Ridge. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church. He had heart ailments and diabetes. Viewing Fri. 3-6pm Williams Funeral Home. With the death of his brother Robert at age 95 in 1985, George Woodruff became the last living child of the late Ernest Woodruff, who as president of Trust Co. of Georgia headed a consortium that purchased the Coca-Cola Co. in 1919. Their hit recordings have included "Oh, Lord I'm Depending on You," "Saints Hold On" and "The Straight Way Is Narrow." George Cecil Woodruff, Jr., affectionately known as "Bumpsey," died on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at his residence. She was a Washington resident and had lived in the area since 1960. He is survived by his wife, Lydia Woodruff. A beloved husband, loving father and doting grandfather, Read More, CONWAY | George Woodruff, age 75, of Wedgewood Lane, died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005 at his home in Myrtle Trace surrounded by his family after fighting a nearly 4 year battle against cancer with extraordinary courage and dignity. You can still show your support by planting a tree in memory of George Woodruff, Jr.. George was born on April 5, 1972. Doerr served in the Navy for 33 years. Service 11am Sat. Murdoch has survived scandal after scandal. Matt Pope(obituary) and Rev. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. He was born the eight of nine siblings: Ryland "Buddy", George "BoBo", Julia, Betty Sue, Harry "Butch", James "Jim . Obituary. Mr. Woodruff was a graduate of the University of Tennessee where he was a Torchbearer. WOODRUFF, Chad Edward George. Illinois, U.S., Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947. Burkett Chappel PBC. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of George Woodruff please visit our. Born in Auburn, he was the son of the late Winslow H. and Matilda Green Woodruff. He was a faithful Prayer Warrior of the New Saint James M. B. George Woodruff, Jr. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Mr. Eifler was a lay Eucharistic minister and pastoral assistant to the rector of St. James Episcopal Church in Potomac. But his studies were interrupted by World War I and he never returned to college. Recommend George's obituary to your friends. The delayed records are grouped with regular death certificates and, although frequently located in the final few volumes of a given year, can sometimes be . Read More, WOODRUFF GEORGE HENRY Reverend George Henry Woodruff died on January 21, 2010 at the age of 90. He had suffered a fall at home on Monday of that week, and never recovered. Let others know about your loved one's death. Mr. Woodruff, he said, played a critical role in preserving the group's tight harmony and trademark style of song. 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 has five daughters: Julie, Shannon of Canton, Georgia, Sandra Woodruff of Tallahassee, Florida, Cheryl Lewkowicz of Seneca Falls, New York, Dianne Winegard of Ft. McCoy, Florida, Margaret Fox, of Orland, Florida, stepson Clark Pollard of Wesley Chapel, Florida, eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. His obituary-WOODRUFF:- Tuesday, November 6, 2001 WOODRUFF, GEORGE ROBERT - of West Hills, died Thursday evening, November 1, 2001. The group also resisted the flashy suits and processed hairstyles that became popular over the years with many other quartets. Over his long life he wrote three books. 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. Capt. 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. Write your message of sympathy today. 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. George Michael Woodruff was born on April 5, 1972 and passed away on September 13, 2020 in CENTREVILLE, Alabama and is under the care of. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. Mr. Woodruff's family is famous in American business. He is survived by his wife, Lydia Woodruff. 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. Anyone can read what you share. See more Show your support Send Flowers Send flowers or a gift to a service or family's home. Bennie Corley, Rev. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. All Death, Burial, Cemetery & Obituaries results for George Woodruff. George Waldo Woodruff (August 27, 1895 February 4, 1987 in Atlanta, Georgia) was an engineer, businessman, and philanthropist in Atlanta, Georgia. His wife of 64 years, Irene King Woodruff, died in 1982. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. The George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech is the university's oldest and second-largest school; it was named for Woodruff in 1985 on the school's centennial. 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. Or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to real news you can count on. Edit Search New Search Filters (1) To get better results, add more information such as Birth Info, Death Info and Locationeven a guess will help. A daughter, Melinda Lee Hunter, died in 1985. He had suffered a fall at home on Monday of that week, and never recovered. ROBERT K. EIFLER Tax Lawyer. Keep supporting great journalism by turning off your ad blocker. 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. Obituary. Mrs. Keating was a member of the Woman's National Democratic Club. 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. Precious son to Judi & Mark Mitchell, Ann Woodruff and predeceased by his Father Randy Woodruff. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. "We tried to keep our music simple to convey our message to pray.". Died on 9 Nov 1997. PETER J. DOERR Navy Captain. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of George Woodruff Sr. to show support. All rights reserved. Church. Mr. Woodruff, a baritone, joined the Nightingales as a teenager in his native Spartanburg, S.C. He. 1066 Holly Ridge Lane, Cottageville SC 29435 or to K&D Rescue Ranch, 171 Nandina Tr., Orangeburg SC 29118. 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. Passed away on January 24, 2008. Mr. Woodruff was born the son of Ryland Ware Woodruff, Sr. and Harriett Gladson Woodruff on October 15, 1957 in Georgetown. Read More, George Lloyd Woodruff 1931 ~ 2009 MAGNA- George Woodruff passed away at home peacefully December 30, 2009.George was born March 29, 1931 in Bluebell, Utah to George Thompson and Cholie Cook Woodruff. He served in the United States Army where he attained the rank of Major. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. [3] Also at Georgia Tech, the Woodruff Residence Hall is a dorm on west campus. He was a Legislative Consultant, Campaign Strategist, published Author and a 100 percent service disabled war veteran. Mr. Woodruff was heavily involved in many civic, community, and industrial development projects throughout his career. 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. Adored Grandson to Joyce Woodruff predeceased by George Woodruff, June & Edward . Mr. Hunter was born in Wilmington, N.C. 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. To plant a tree in memory of George Woodruff, Jr., please visit our. [1][2], Woodruff went to high school at Tech High School (now Henry W. Grady High School) and attended Georgia Tech's School of Mechanical Engineering and later the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, but left school in 1917 due to World War I. [5] Legacy [ edit] 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 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. Since retiring, he had been a senior analyst with Kapos Associates Inc., where his work included evaluating command and control systems in the Desert Shield and Desert Storm operations. Mr. Woodruff was a former 25 year resident of Fannin County. Ralph B. Woodruff, Jr., died July 25, 2022, at his family's home in Hicksville, NY, after a valiant battle with glioblastoma multiforme. From 1930 to 1959, he headed Continental Gin Co., a Birmingham, Ala., cotton gin maker that his father had purchased. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. He loved gardening, fishing, boating and spending time with family . [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. As a young woman, she was a horseback riding teacher and an equestrienne, and she performed annually in the Washington Society Circus. He died in 1992. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.thescfh.com. [6], Woodruff's will provided that his daughter, Frances Woodruff received no money, although it provides for the establishment of a $200,000 trust to be used on her behalf should she become destitute.[7]. Bill was a devoted husband, father, grandfather Read More, George W. Bill Woodruff , 75, of West Lafayette, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Franciscian Health. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Born on 22 Fv 1929. 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. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic, Barr-Price Funeral Home Batesburg-Leesville Chapel. 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.



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