George Cecil Woodruff, Jr., affectionately known as "Bumpsey," died on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at his residence. George Woodruff Sr. Obituary It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. 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. 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 was educated in the Auburn schools and was Read More, George Woodruff 92 died Wednesday at Humboldt General Hospital. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. BARBARA BONNYCASTLE ERSKINE Club Member. 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 born March 11, 1942, in Lafayette, to the late Clyde and Eva Parker Woodruff. 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? He graduated from Washington and Lee University, from which he also received a master's degree in political science. "We tried to keep our music simple to convey our message to pray.". In Washington, he was assistant director for collection at the Defense Intelligence Agency and worked in the office of the secretary of defense. 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. Burkett Chappel P.B. George was born on August 19, 1923 in Chicago, IL to George Woodruff, Sr., and Julia (nee Van Aken) Diefenderfer. From 1930 to 1959 he headed the Continental Gin Company, a cotton-processing concern. Husband to Dr. Barbara Karlheim Kunkel and father to Shelly Jean Kunkel, George was. To get better results, add more information such as Birth Info, Death Info and Locationeven a guess will help. Capt. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. 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. Visit: Fri. 5-7pm Williams Funeral Home, Bartow. He is preceded in death by his sister, Katie Woodruff. Their hit recordings have included "Oh, Lord I'm Depending on You," "Saints Hold On" and "The Straight Way Is Narrow." Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. 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With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Mr. Woodruff was born the son of Ryland Ware Woodruff, Sr. and Harriett Gladson Woodruff on October 15, 1957 in Georgetown. See more Show your support Send Flowers Send flowers or a gift to a service or family's home. 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. He was a Legislative Consultant, Campaign Strategist, published Author and a 100 percent service disabled war veteran. Condolences may be offered at www.shcolumbus.com. Funeral Tuesday. Forbes magazine estimated George Woodruffs wealth at $200 million in 1984. Her hobbies included bridge. 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 His marriage to Millicent Eifler ended in divorce. Murdoch has survived scandal after scandal. He was the youngest in the family of eight siblings. His wife of 64 years, Irene King Woodruff, died in 1982. A daughter, Melinda Lee Hunter, died in 1985. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. 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. 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. For more information call Baskerville Funeral Home at 901 784-1717. He lived in Bladensburg. A resident of the Washington area off and on since 1963, he lived in Arlington and had a vacation home in East Dennis, Mass. George Woodruff, a retired carpenter, age 67 years, of Ringoes, NJ, died on December 7, 1960 in Delaware Township, NJ. Let others know about your loved one's death. GEORGE JR., 79, of Birmingham, Alabama departed this life on Tuesday, February 10, 2004. There are no events scheduled. George was born on April 5, 1972. Church and a former member of the Macedonia. He was born to Samuel and Lillie Mae Woodruff in Ratcliff, Arkansas on November 30, 1912. He was a director of Coca-Cola from 1936 to 1985, but never was an officer of the company. Survivors include three children, Michael Keating of Elizabeth City, N.C., Timothy Keating of Riva and Sheila Keating Kryston of Lovettsville; and six grandchildren. Barr-Price Funeral Home Batesburg-Leesville Chapel 256 Main St, Leesville, SC 29070, Pine Grove Baptist Church 232 Pine Grove Rd, Leesville, SC 29070. Mr. Woodruff was a veteran of World War I. Read More, Submit an obit for publication in any local newspaper and on Legacy. The Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM. Funeral services are scheduled at First Presbyterian Church, 1100 First Avenue, Columbus on Saturday Read More, Woodruff, Jr., George Cecil, 82, Midland, Georgia, died Thursday, May 12, 2011. Precious son to Judi & Mark Mitchell, Ann Woodruff and predeceased by his Father Randy Woodruff. He was a member of West Hills Baptist church. Her marriage to John Keating ended in divorce. Jane Woodruff, age 95, passed away peacefully at home on the afternoon of July 29, 2021. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. 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. Edit your search or learn more. He then worked for the Cost of Living Council and the Pan American Health Organization until 1979, when he moved to Arden, N.C. Mr. Hunter was a member of St. Dunstan's and St. John's Episcopal churches in McLean. George T. Woodruff Sr. 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 at Pine Grove Baptist Church. Doerr served in the Navy for 33 years. During World War II, he served in the Navy. 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. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. He was a faithful Prayer Warrior of the New Saint James M. B. 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. She was the owner and operator of Tut's Mountain Resort and Hang Glider. Service 11am Sat. Woodruff is remembered at Mercer University as well. ROBERT K. EIFLER Tax Lawyer. He proudly Read More, WOODRUFF, MR. GEORGE JR., 79, of Birmingham, Alabama departed this life on Tuesday, February 10, 2004. 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. He was a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., and a graduate of Columbia University and the Naval Intelligence School. [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. EDWARD EUGENE HUNTER JR. He received master's degrees in foreign relations from Tufts University's Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. He is survived by two daughters, Laurie Woodruff Waldrop and her husband Dr. John Waldrop of Harris County, GA, and Julie Bond Woodruff of Midland, GA; one son, George Cecil Woodruff III and his wife Laura Holladay Woodruff of Midland, GA; seven grandchildren, Frank Daniel Foley, IV of Los Angeles, CA, George Woodruff Foley of Los Angeles, CA, Leon Kleiser Camp III and his wife Janice Kyle Camp of Columbus, Charles Bond Camp of Maui, Hawaii, Betty Jinks Camp of Columbus, Debra Brooks Woodruff of Midland, GA, and George Cecil Woodruff, IV of Columbus. Matt Pope(obituary) and Rev. There is no photo or video of George Woodruff Sr..Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. As a young woman, she was a horseback riding teacher and an equestrienne, and she performed annually in the Washington Society Circus. Mr. Woodruff was born in Avilla, Indiana on July 29, 1927, to the late George Henry and Verda Viola Woodruff. 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. GEORGE KUNKEL OBITUARY Dr. George Woodruff Kunkel, 82, died at his home in Harrisburg on July 31, 2018. WOODRUFF, Chad Edward George. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. Burkett Chappel PBC. George Woodruff, Jr. 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. Hamil Harris is an award-winning journalist who started working with The Washington Post in 1992. 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. Mr. Woodruff spent most of his hours on the road quietly reading his Bible. He. Mr. Woodruff was a veteran of World War I. He was 91. Read More, WOODRUFF GEORGE HENRY Reverend George Henry Woodruff died on January 21, 2010 at the age of 90. In 1947, he moved to Washington and joined the law firm of Hogan & Hartson. 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. [1] In 1984, Forbes magazine estimated that Woodruff was worth $200 million (equivalent to $521,652,787 as of 2021). Will Dominion-Fox News lawsuit be different? He had suffered a fall at home on Monday of that week, and never recovered.. He was born the eight of nine siblings: Ryland "Buddy", George "BoBo", Julia, Betty Sue, Harry "Butch", James "Jim . Doerr served on destroyers, in intelligence assignments and in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. All rights reserved. Arrangements: Wrenn Clarke & Hagan, Roanoke Rapids. Roger Paul Woodruff, Sr., 63, departed this life on Friday, May 21, 2021. Mrs. Erskine was born in San Francisco into a military family and grew up in Washington and elsewhere. Obituary. 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. Last year, the group sang at a Roman Catholic Mass in France. He was a Legislative Consultant, Campaign Strategist, published Author and a 100 percent service disabled war veteran. Mr. Hunter was born in Wilmington, N.C. 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, according to Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 4071 Macon Road, Columbus. Survivors include his wife Jeanne, of 553 Crested Hawk Ridge, Canton, Georgia. Mr. Woodruff was best known for the singing of "He Was There All the Time.". To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes. 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. Woodruff was the daughter of George Woodruff, who helped found the Coca-Cola company. "Our music is a sound we all grew up with," said Horace Thompson, of Mitchellville, a bass player and singer with the Nightingales for 35 years. 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. Funeral arrangement under the care ofBarr-Price Funeral Home. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. 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. 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. Since then, he had participated in thousands of concerts and singing engagements in churches and auditoriums throughout the United States, Europe and Africa. Edward Eugene Hunter Jr., 75, a federal personnel officer who specialized in positions classifications, died of cancer July 1 at a health care center in Asheville, N.C. Keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. Woodruff, who died at Emory. Survivors include three daughters, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. George just celebrated his 39th year of sobriety. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. All Death, Burial, Cemetery & Obituaries results for George Woodruff. PETER J. DOERR Navy Captain. Throughout her life, Jane was devoted to her family above all else. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. 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 concert at a Philadelphia church. Taylor and Modeen Funeral Home, Jupiter. 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 heavily involved in many civic, community, and industrial development projects throughout his career. Over his long life he wrote three books. [1] In 1984, Forbes magazine estimated that Woodruff was worth $200 million (equivalent to $521,652,787 as of 2021). He served in the United States Army where he attained the rank of Major. VERONICA TRIPLER KEATING Foundation Director. He was a master carpenter, furniture builder, and a fixer of all things. During their marriage, she accompanied him on overseas trips where he did construction consulting. From 1930 to 1959, he headed Continental Gin Co., a Birmingham, Ala., cotton gin maker that his father had purchased. He was a member and former Secretary of McCay Lodge 423, F. & A.M. Mrs. Keating was a member of the Woman's National Democratic Club. He is survived by his wife, Melba, daughters, Janice, Phyllis and Linda, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Mr. Eifler was a lay Eucharistic minister and pastoral assistant to the rector of St. James Episcopal Church in Potomac. Mr. Woodruff was a former 25 year resident of Fannin County. 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. [9][10] Finally, there are numerous scholarships at Georgia Tech, Mercer, Emory and the University of Georgia named in his memory. Woodruff, who died at Emory University Hospital, was the last of a generation of an Atlanta family famous in American business. After retiring, Mrs. Keating continued as secretary-treasurer of the foundation. Mr. Woodruff was Divisional Vice President of Credithrift Financial/American General Finance when he retired in 1985 and had been Read More, George R. Woodruff, 91, of Evansville, formerly of Madisonville, KY, passed away at 12:45 PM Thursday, July 7, 2011. She continued working with him when he was general manager of Time Inc. and publisher of PM. There are no events scheduled. To plant a tree in memory of George Woodruff, Jr., please visit our. Keep supporting great journalism by turning off your ad blocker. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Obituary. South Canton Funeral Home of Canton, Georgia is in charge of the arrangements. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Georganne Woodruff (Fort Dodge, Iowa), born in Cooper, Iowa, who passed away on January 10, 2022, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lee Jones Hunter of Arden; a son, Edward Eugene Hunter III of Overland Park, Kan.; and three grandchildren. He is survived by his loving family. Service 11am Sat. Mr. Woodruff, a baritone, joined the Nightingales as a teenager in his native Spartanburg, S.C. George Michael Woodruff, Jr., age 48, of New Orleans, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020. A 21-year-old former soldier confessed and was convicted of shooting Woodruff. [1][3] At Georgia Tech, he was a brother of the Kappa Alpha Order. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery with Rev. You may leave a message for the family by clicking here. Typically, the Nightingales followed a work schedule of one week of singing engagements and travel, followed by a week at home, said Joseph Wallace, of Durham, N.C., the group's lead guitar player and writer, who has been with the Nightingales for 48 years. George Woodruff, a retired carpenter, age 67 years, of Ringoes, NJ, died on December 7, 1960 in Delaware Township, NJ. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. He was born in Binghamton, NY. 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. Look for word matches in books, stories & newspapers, etc. Church and a former member of the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church of Ensley. Buried in Greenville, Alabama, USA. He had heart ailments and diabetes. As matriarch of her family, Jane was dedicated to her devoted sons, Richard "Buck" Woodruff (Ann) and John Woodruff. The obituary of Edward Eugene Hunter Jr. that appeared July 20 failed to list his sister, Mary Palmer Hunter Wells of Silver Sspring, as a survivor. He loved gardening, fishing, boating and spending time with family . 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. He is survived by his wife, Lydia Woodruff. Passed away on January 24, 2008. Mr. Woodruff was a graduate of the University of Tennessee where he was a Torchbearer. He is survived by his wife, Lydia Woodruff. George W. Woodruff, Atlanta Philanthropist, https://www.nytimes.com/1987/02/06/obituaries/george-w-woodruff-atlanta-philanthropist.html. Would you like to offer George Woodruff Sr.s loved ones a condolence message? 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Forbes magazine estimated George Woodruff's wealth at $200 million in 1984. The group also resisted the flashy suits and processed hairstyles that became popular over the years with many other quartets. Personnel Officer. 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. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Civilians flee embattled town of Bakhmut as Ukrainian pullout looms. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of George Woodruff Sr. to show support. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Mrs. Erskine was a member of the Army Navy Country Club. From 1941-1945, George served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He died in 1992. It is with extreme sadness and broken hearts we share the sudden and tragic passing of Chad on October 6th, 2022 at the young age of 36. Read More, GEORGE WOODRUFF George William Woodruff, 86, of Henderson, passed away June 13, 2014. 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. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. In 1942, he moved to the Washington area and began his federal career.
