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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. Read More, George E. Woodruff Services: Thurs., April 29, 10 a.m. George Edward Woodruff, 91, went to be with the Lord on April 23, 2004. Burkett Chappel P.B. Husband to Dr. Barbara Karlheim Kunkel and father to Shelly Jean Kunkel, George was. Funeral arrangement under the care ofBarr-Price Funeral Home. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. He was born to Samuel and Lillie Mae Woodruff in Ratcliff, Arkansas on November 30, 1912. You can still show your support by planting a tree in memory of George Woodruff, Jr.. Her hobbies included bridge. - 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. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, May 13, 2011 from 5-7 p.m. and will also receive friends after the funeral service at the church. He was a faithful Prayer Warrior of the New Saint James M. B. Church. Precious son to Judi & Mark Mitchell, Ann Woodruff and predeceased by his Father Randy Woodruff. 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. A resident of the Washington area off and on since 1963, he lived in Arlington and had a vacation home in East Dennis, Mass. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. [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. The group also resisted the flashy suits and processed hairstyles that became popular over the years with many other quartets. He was a faithful Prayer Warrior of the New Saint James M. B. George Willard "Will" Woodruff, 97, died on Friday, March 6, 2020 at the Cape Cod Hospital with his family at his side. Mr. Woodruff was a veteran of World War I. 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. [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]. Buried in Greenville, Alabama, USA. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. It was the largest single gift ever to an educational institution, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of George Woodruff please visit our. Woodruff left the Georgia Tech Foundation $37.5 million in his will, one of the largest private gifts the school has received. He was a former McLean resident. 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. He was a director of Coca-Cola from 1936 to 1985, but never was an officer of the company. He honorably served his country in World War II. She was a native of New York, where she worked as an assistant to the Fortune magazine editor Ralph Ingersoll. He had suffered a fall at home on Monday of that week, and never recovered.. He was a master carpenter, furniture builder, and a fixer of all things. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. George Michael Woodruff, Jr., age 48, of New Orleans, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020. The soldier later recanted, saying he had been tortured. VERONICA TRIPLER KEATING Foundation Director. She died Sunday at the age of 86. Born in Hillside, NJ on October 7, 1893, he was the son of W. Charles and Theresa Woodruff. Born on 22 Fv 1929. George Waldo Woodruff (August 27, 1895 February 4, 1987 in Atlanta, Georgia) was an engineer, businessman, and philanthropist in Atlanta, Georgia. Memorial contributions may be sent in memory of Mr. Woodruff to St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Blue Ridge. He had heart ailments and diabetes. During World War II, he served in the Navy. He was a Legislative Consultant, Campaign Strategist, published Author and a 100 percent service disabled war veteran. 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. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. The first two, "Day of Indignation" and Miracle at St. Luke's, were Christian fiction set in the north Georgia Mountains near Blue Ridge. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of George Woodruff. He was the husband of Mrs. Deborah Woodruff of Seattle, WA. Taylor and Modeen Funeral Home, Jupiter. Barr-Price Funeral Home Batesburg-Leesville Chapel 256 Main St, Leesville, SC 29070, Pine Grove Baptist Church 232 Pine Grove Rd, Leesville, SC 29070. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. He is preceded in death by his sister, Katie Woodruff. He was born March 11, 1942, in Lafayette, to the late Clyde and Eva Parker Woodruff. South Canton Funeral Home of Canton, Georgia is in charge of the arrangements. [5] Legacy [ edit] 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. The memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, with Pastor David Woodruff officiating. Obituary. 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. Let others know about your loved one's death. 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. 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. Mr. Woodruff was a former 25 year resident of Fannin County. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Bennie Corley, Rev. WOODRUFF, George Willard "Will" Age 97, died on Friday, March 6 at the Cape Cod Hospital with his family at his side. Edit your search or learn more. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and his extended family. He graduated from Miami University and worked in commercial sales at WDTN for 25 years. 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. George W. Woodruff, Atlanta Philanthropist, https://www.nytimes.com/1987/02/06/obituaries/george-w-woodruff-atlanta-philanthropist.html. George was born on April 5, 1972. Jane Woodruff, age 95, passed away peacefully at home on the afternoon of July 29, 2021. Recommend George's obituary to your friends. 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. But his studies were interrupted by World War I and he never returned to college. Mr. Woodruff was a veteran of World War I. Personnel Officer. There are no events scheduled. He proudly Read More, WOODRUFF, MR. GEORGE JR., 79, of Birmingham, Alabama departed this life on Tuesday, February 10, 2004. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. There is no photo or video of George Woodruff Sr..Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Later Read More, WOODRUFF, George W. 92, of Spring Hill, passed away Oct. 5, 2009. Born in Hillside, NJ on October 7, 1893, he was the son of W. Charles and Theresa Woodruff. 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. 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. Mr. Woodruff was born the son of Ryland Ware Woodruff, Sr. and Harriett Gladson Woodruff on October 15, 1957 in Georgetown. For more information call Baskerville Funeral Home at 901 784-1717. [1] In 1984, Forbes magazine estimated that Woodruff was worth $200 million (equivalent to $521,652,787 as of 2021). George Cecil Woodruff, Jr., affectionately known as "Bumpsey," died on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at his residence. From 1941-1945, George served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Mrs. Erskine was born in San Francisco into a military family and grew up in Washington and elsewhere. Forbes magazine estimated George Woodruff's wealth at $200 million in 1984. Mr. Woodruff was preceded in death by his beloved first wife, Betty Jinks Woodruff. 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. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Forbes magazine estimated George Woodruffs wealth at $200 million in 1984. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. 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. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bee City. Condolences may be offered at www.shcolumbus.com. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. He is survived by his wife, Lydia Woodruff. 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. You can still show your support by planting a tree in memory of George Woodruff, Jr.. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Survivors include three children, Michael Keating of Elizabeth City, N.C., Timothy Keating of Riva and Sheila Keating Kryston of Lovettsville; and six grandchildren. Since then, he had participated in thousands of concerts and singing engagements in churches and auditoriums throughout the United States, Europe and Africa. Click or call (800) 729-8809, Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Yarmouth. Survivors include his wife Jeanne, of 553 Crested Hawk Ridge, Canton, Georgia. Woodruff was the daughter of George Woodruff, who helped found the Coca-Cola company. Mr. Woodruff was born in Avilla, Indiana on July 29, 1927, to the late George Henry and Verda Viola Woodruff. He was a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., and a graduate of Columbia University and the Naval Intelligence School. Mr. Woodruff was best known for the singing of "He Was There All the Time.". Died on 9 Nov 1997. He was born in Binghamton, NY. In those roles, he provided meals for homeless people, visited sick people at home and conducted religious services at nursing homes. All rights reserved. He had given lectures and written on various aspects of tax law. In 1942, he moved to the Washington area and began his federal career. Mrs. Keating was a member of the Woman's National Democratic Club. 1066 Holly Ridge Lane, Cottageville SC 29435 or to K&D Rescue Ranch, 171 Nandina Tr., Orangeburg SC 29118. EDWARD EUGENE HUNTER JR. [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. Matt Pope(obituary) and Rev. It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. The fourth member of the quartet is Calvert McNair, of Richmond, who has been with the group for 11 years. Soller-Baker Funeral Home, Lafayette Chapel in charge of arrangements. Earlier in her career, she was an assistant to Charles E. Marsh, the General Newspapers Inc. chairman who began the foundation in 1947. See more Show your support Send Flowers Send flowers or a gift to a service or family's home. 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. 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. Over his long life he wrote three books. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. 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. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. [4], From 1936 to 1985 (49 years), Woodruff was the director of the Coca-Cola Company, although he was never an officer of the company. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. The Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM. He had suffered a fall at home on Monday of that week, and never recovered. 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. 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. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. His obituary-WOODRUFF:- Tuesday, November 6, 2001 WOODRUFF, GEORGE ROBERT - of West Hills, died Thursday evening, November 1, 2001. Mr. Woodruff, a baritone, joined the Nightingales as a teenager in his native Spartanburg, S.C. 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. George M. Woodruff, 88, of Casa Grande died on Nov. 11, 2014, at Banner Casa Grande Medical Center. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. 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. Funeral Tuesday. 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. Death, Burial, Cemetery & Obituaries. "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. 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. He was born March 11, 1942, in Lafayette, to the late Clyde and Eva Parker Woodruff . He has written hundreds of stories about the people, government, faith and communities in the Washington area. Mr. Eifler, who was born in Bloomington, Ind., graduated from Indiana University and the University of Michigan law school. 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. He worked for the Labor Department, the Navy Department, the Central Intelligence Agency and the Postal Service, from which he retired in 1971. During their marriage, she accompanied him on overseas trips where he did construction consulting. Last year, the group sang at a Roman Catholic Mass in France. 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. He is survived by his wife, Lydia Woodruff. He is survived by his wife, Melba, daughters, Janice, Phyllis and Linda, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A daughter, Melinda Lee Hunter, died in 1985. Obituary. 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. Read More, GEORGE WOODRUFF George William Woodruff, 86, of Henderson, passed away June 13, 2014. Doerr served on destroyers, in intelligence assignments and in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. In Washington, he was assistant director for collection at the Defense Intelligence Agency and worked in the office of the secretary of defense. George Woodruff, a retired carpenter, age 67 years, of Ringoes, NJ, died on December 7, 1960 in Delaware Township, NJ. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. His marriage to Millicent Eifler ended in divorce. 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. Illinois, U.S., Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947. 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. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. As a young woman, she was a horseback riding teacher and an equestrienne, and she performed annually in the Washington Society Circus. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy (World War Two) and the U.S. Army (Berlin Airlift and the Korean War). 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 a member and former Secretary of McCay Lodge 423, F. & A.M. Their hit recordings have included "Oh, Lord I'm Depending on You," "Saints Hold On" and "The Straight Way Is Narrow." 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. He was always there for Read More, Area Death Notice Woodruff, George, 95, formerly of Jupiter, died Friday. Viewing Fri. 3-6pm Williams Funeral Home. He had suffered a fall at home on Monday of that week, and never recovered. Over his long life he wrote three books. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. He was 91. 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. He retired as a senior partner there in 1977 and joined the IRS. 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. He lived at Merrill Gardens at Green Valley Ranch in Henderson since May 2012. Read More, Submit an obit for publication in any local newspaper and on Legacy. 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. 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. ; two stepchildren, David White of Laurel and Andrew White of Kensington; a brother, Richard Eifler of Evansville, Ind. Sign up for service and obituary updates. He served in the United States Army where he attained the rank of Major. 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. He was the youngest in the family of eight siblings. Woodruff is remembered at Mercer University as well. 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. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. He received master's degrees in foreign relations from Tufts University's Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. George just celebrated his 39th year of sobriety. The group generally traveled from stage to stage in a rented Cadillac. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. In the early 1980s, he was assistant chief of staff for plans and policy for the Pacific fleet.

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