He was 91 years old. 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. George was born on April 5, 1972. He was a former McLean resident. 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 is preceded in death by his sister, Katie Woodruff. 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. Otis Dorsey(graveside) officiating. 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. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bee City. Born in Hillside, NJ on October 7, 1893, he was the son of W. Charles and Theresa Woodruff. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Mrs. Erskine was born in San Francisco into a military family and grew up in Washington and elsewhere. His Navy decorations included the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Air Medal and Defense Superior Service Medal. 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. 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. Earlier in her career, she was an assistant to Charles E. Marsh, the General Newspapers Inc. chairman who began the foundation in 1947. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. His marriage to Millicent Eifler ended in divorce. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. 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. 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. 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. 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. Would you like to offer George Woodruff Sr.s loved ones a condolence message? See the article in its original context from. She was a native of New York, where she worked as an assistant to the Fortune magazine editor Ralph Ingersoll. He was the husband of Mrs. Deborah Woodruff of Seattle, WA. He is survived by his wife, Lydia Woodruff. Click or call (800) 729-8809, Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Yarmouth. From 1930 to 1959 he headed the Continental Gin Company, a cotton-processing concern. Survivors include his wife, Helen M. Woodruff of Bladensburg; a son from his first marriage, Willie G. Woodruff Jr. of Ohio; and three stepchildren. A daughter, Melinda Lee Hunter, died in 1985. Mr. Woodruff was born the son of Ryland Ware Woodruff, Sr. and Harriett Gladson Woodruff on October 15, 1957 in Georgetown. He was the son of the late Mr. George Woodruff, Sr. and Mrs. Lizzie Gossett 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. Under the terms of his will, according to a lawsuit, his two other daughters, Jane and Irene, were each to receive about $30 million. He was a Legislative Consultant, Campaign Strategist, published Author and a 100 percent service disabled war veteran. Church and a former member of the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church of Ensley. There are no events scheduled. Since then, he had participated in thousands of concerts and singing engagements in churches and auditoriums throughout the United States, Europe and Africa. Taylor and Modeen Funeral Home, Jupiter. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. You can still show your support by planting a tree in memory of George Woodruff, Jr.. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. He had suffered a fall at home on Monday of that week, and never recovered. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. 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. 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 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. 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. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Sign up for service and obituary updates. He received master's degrees in foreign relations from Tufts University's Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. All Death, Burial, Cemetery & Obituaries results for George Woodruff. Mr. Woodruff, a baritone, joined the Nightingales as a teenager in his native Spartanburg, S.C. He had suffered a fall at home on Monday of that week, and never recovered.. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. 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 . For more information call Baskerville Funeral Home at 901 784-1717. He is survived by his wife, Melba, daughters, Janice, Phyllis and Linda, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He worked for the Labor Department, the Navy Department, the Central Intelligence Agency and the Postal Service, from which he retired in 1971. Woodruff is remembered at Mercer University as well. The group also resisted the flashy suits and processed hairstyles that became popular over the years with many other quartets. Arrangements are incomplete. The family will receive friends one Read More, HARWICH PORT, Mass. 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. Buried in Greenville, Alabama, USA. To get better results, add more information such as Birth Info, Death Info and Locationeven a guess will help. There are no events scheduled. Let others know about your loved one's death. 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. 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. He had given lectures and written on various aspects of tax law. 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. 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. GEORGE JR., 79, of Birmingham, Alabama departed this life on Tuesday, February 10, 2004. Throughout her life, Jane was devoted to her family above all else. He was the husband of Mrs. Deborah Woodruff of New York, and the son of the late Mr. George Woodruff, Sr. and Mrs. Lizzie Gossett Woodruff Read More, WOODRUFF, George Lawrence Beloved husband and father. Mrs. Erskine was a member of the Army Navy Country Club. 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. 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. 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. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. Hunter was born in Wilmington, N.C. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. ; two stepchildren, David White of Laurel and Andrew White of Kensington; a brother, Richard Eifler of Evansville, Ind. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery, Hillside, NJ. A Committal Service will be held at the National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia with military honors on a future date to be announced. 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, 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. Mr. Woodruff was born in Avilla, Indiana on July 29, 1927, to the late George Henry and Verda Viola Woodruff. He was a faithful Prayer Warrior of the New Saint James M. B. It was the largest single gift ever to an educational institution, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. His obituary-WOODRUFF:- Tuesday, November 6, 2001 WOODRUFF, GEORGE ROBERT - of West Hills, died Thursday evening, November 1, 2001. 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. Later Read More, WOODRUFF, George W. 92, of Spring Hill, passed away Oct. 5, 2009. In the early 1980s, he was assistant chief of staff for plans and policy for the Pacific fleet. He also headed the Continental Gin Company from 1930 to 1985, which was a cotton-processing business. 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 is survived by his loving family. Husband to Dr. Barbara Karlheim Kunkel and father to Shelly Jean Kunkel, George was. George Willard "Will" Woodruff May 9, 1922 - March 6, 2020 Obituary 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. She was the owner and operator of Tut's Mountain Resort and Hang Glider. 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. 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? You may leave a message for the family by clicking here. Born on 22 Fv 1929. 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. Recommend George's obituary to your friends. She continued working with him when he was general manager of Time Inc. and publisher of PM. 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. From 1941-1945, George served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. George was born on August 19, 1923 in Chicago, IL to George Woodruff, Sr., and Julia (nee Van Aken) Diefenderfer. Precious son to Judi & Mark Mitchell, Ann Woodruff and predeceased by his Father Randy Woodruff. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of George Woodruff. Her hobbies included bridge. Roger Paul Woodruff, Sr., 63, departed this life on Friday, May 21, 2021. George Cecil Woodruff, Jr., affectionately known as "Bumpsey," died on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at his residence. Keep supporting great journalism by turning off your ad blocker. [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. Church. He was a member of West Hills Baptist church. Funeral Tuesday. [1] In 1984, Forbes magazine estimated that Woodruff was worth $200 million (equivalent to $521,652,787 as of 2021). Illinois, U.S., Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947. 1066 Holly Ridge Lane, Cottageville SC 29435 or to K&D Rescue Ranch, 171 Nandina Tr., Orangeburg SC 29118. George Waldo Woodruff (August 27, 1895 February 4, 1987 in Atlanta, Georgia) was an engineer, businessman, and philanthropist in Atlanta, Georgia. Read More, GEORGE R. WOODRUFF, IV, 60 AUBURNDALE - George Woodruff, IV, 60, died of heart failure Feb. 5, 2010. He lived at Merrill Gardens at Green Valley Ranch in Henderson since May 2012. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. After retiring, Mrs. Keating continued as secretary-treasurer of the foundation. Last year, the group sang at a Roman Catholic Mass in France. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. 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 was born in Binghamton, NY. See more Show your support Send Flowers Send flowers or a gift to a service or family's home. Mr. Eifler was a lay Eucharistic minister and pastoral assistant to the rector of St. James Episcopal Church in Potomac. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. He was a director of Coca-Cola from 1936 to 1985, but never was an officer of the company. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church. [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]. She was a Washington resident and had lived in the area since 1960. Let others know about your loved one's death. The group generally traveled from stage to stage in a rented Cadillac. 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. 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. Personnel Officer. The American, Fred Woodruff, was killed while traveling with three Georgians outside Tbilisi, Georgia's capital, in 1993. Throughout her life, Jane was devoted to her family above all else. BARBARA BONNYCASTLE ERSKINE Club Member. He had suffered a fall at home on Monday of that week, and never. Jane Woodruff, age 95, passed away peacefully at home on the afternoon of July 29, 2021. WOODRUFF, Chad Edward George. 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 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 director of Coca-Cola from 1936 to 1985 but never was an officer of the company. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Read More, Submit an obit for publication in any local newspaper and on Legacy. 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Matt Pope(obituary) and Rev. Burkett Chappel P.B. Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes. Viewing Fri. 3-6pm Williams Funeral Home. The first two, "Day of Indignation" and Miracle at St. Luke's, were Christian fiction set in the north Georgia Mountains near Blue Ridge. In 1947, he moved to Washington and joined the law firm of Hogan & Hartson. (Published 7/21/95). Soller-Baker Funeral Home, Lafayette Chapel in charge of arrangements. ROBERT K. EIFLER Tax Lawyer. All rights reserved. He lived in Bladensburg. 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 married his sweetheart L. Jean Farey May 27, 1950 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. You can still show your support by planting a tree in memory of George Woodruff, Jr.. 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. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. He was born the eight of nine siblings: Ryland "Buddy", George "BoBo", Julia, Betty Sue, Harry "Butch", James "Jim . 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. Capt. Anyone can read what you share. Mr. Woodruff's family is famous in American business. Died on 9 Nov 1997. Mr. Woodruff was a veteran of World War I. [9][10] Finally, there are numerous scholarships at Georgia Tech, Mercer, Emory and the University of Georgia named in his memory. Mr. Woodruff spent most of his hours on the road quietly reading his Bible. 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. Obituary. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. George Woodruff, a retired carpenter, age 67 years, of Ringoes, NJ, died on December 7, 1960 in Delaware Township, NJ. In 1942, he moved to the Washington area and began his federal career. Bill was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and follower Read More, George "Bill" Woodruff 75, of West Lafayette, died Friday, July 28, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Franciscan Health. 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 a Legislative Consultant, Campaign Strategist, published Author and a 100 percent service disabled war veteran. 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. 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. [5] Legacy [ edit] Read More, WOODRUFF GEORGE HENRY Reverend George Henry Woodruff died on January 21, 2010 at the age of 90. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. She died Sunday at the age of 86. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. 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. The memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, with Pastor David Woodruff officiating. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Civilians flee embattled town of Bakhmut as Ukrainian pullout looms. Born in Auburn, he was the son of the late Winslow H. and Matilda Green Woodruff. He retired as a senior partner there in 1977 and joined the IRS. He loved gardening, fishing, boating and spending time with family . He died in 1992. Add a Memory George Willard "Will" Woodruff, 97, died on Friday, March 6, 2020 at the Cape Cod Hospital with his family at his side. It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish.