She continued working with him when he was general manager of Time Inc. and publisher of PM. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. A native of Atlanta, Mr. Woodruff graduated from Tech High School and attended Georgia Tech and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Doerr served on destroyers, in intelligence assignments and in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Read More, GEORGE R. WOODRUFF, IV, 60 AUBURNDALE - George Woodruff, IV, 60, died of heart failure Feb. 5, 2010. Mr. Woodruff was a graduate of the University of Tennessee where he was a Torchbearer. He. George W. Woodruff, Atlanta Philanthropist, https://www.nytimes.com/1987/02/06/obituaries/george-w-woodruff-atlanta-philanthropist.html. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and his extended family. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to real news you can count on. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. [5], Woodruff is the namesake of several notable educational programs in Georgia. In those roles, he provided meals for homeless people, visited sick people at home and conducted religious services at nursing homes. Mrs. Keating was a member of the Woman's National Democratic Club. Roger Paul Woodruff, Sr., 63, departed this life on Friday, May 21, 2021. The first two, "Day of Indignation" and Miracle at St. Luke's, were Christian fiction set in the north Georgia Mountains near Blue Ridge. [5] Legacy [ edit] George was born on April 5, 1972. Survivors include his wife, Helen M. Woodruff of Bladensburg; a son from his first marriage, Willie G. Woodruff Jr. of Ohio; and three stepchildren. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. 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. Keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. A resident of the Washington area off and on since 1963, he lived in Arlington and had a vacation home in East Dennis, Mass. 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. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. It was the largest single gift ever to an educational institution, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. He had suffered a fall at home on Monday of that week, and never recovered. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Robert and George Woodruff gave Emory University $105 million in 1979. The memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, with Pastor David Woodruff officiating. He lived at Merrill Gardens at Green Valley Ranch in Henderson since May 2012. 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. Look for word matches in books, stories & newspapers, etc. For more information call Baskerville Funeral Home at 901 784-1717. ; two stepchildren, David White of Laurel and Andrew White of Kensington; a brother, Richard Eifler of Evansville, Ind. 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. Service 11am Sat. Survivors include three children, Michael Keating of Elizabeth City, N.C., Timothy Keating of Riva and Sheila Keating Kryston of Lovettsville; and six grandchildren. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Taylor and Modeen Funeral Home, Jupiter. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery . Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes. During World War II, he served in the Navy. You can still show your support by planting a tree in memory of George Woodruff, Jr.. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Church and a former member of the Macedonia. [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. 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. Mr. Woodruff's family is famous in American business. He was 91 years old. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery with Rev. In 1937, she married Frank G. Erskine. Georganne Woodruff Obituary. [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]. Mr. Woodruff spent most of his hours on the road quietly reading his Bible. 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. He retired as a senior partner there in 1977 and joined the IRS. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. Born in Auburn, he was the son of the late Winslow H. and Matilda Green Woodruff. Woodruff, who died at Emory University Hospital, was the last of a generation of an Atlanta family famous in American business. 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. Throughout her life, Jane was devoted to her family above all else. 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 to Samuel and Lillie Mae Woodruff in Ratcliff, Arkansas on November 30, 1912. 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 "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. 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. But his studies were interrupted by World War I and he never returned to college. 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. Mr. Hunter was born in Wilmington, N.C. Capt. 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. All rights reserved. Hamil Harris is an award-winning journalist who started working with The Washington Post in 1992. 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. ROBERT K. EIFLER Tax Lawyer. Personnel Officer. He was born March 11, 1942, in Lafayette, to the late Clyde and Eva Parker 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. Memorial contributions may be sent in memory of Mr. Woodruff to St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Blue Ridge. In 1942, he moved to the Washington area and began his federal career. 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. PETER J. DOERR Navy Captain. BARBARA BONNYCASTLE ERSKINE Club Member. Mr. Woodruff was preceded in death by his beloved first wife, Betty Jinks Woodruff. He was a Legislative Consultant, Campaign Strategist, published Author and a 100 percent service disabled war veteran. Passed away on January 24, 2008. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of George Woodruff. Mr. Woodruff was best known for the singing of "He Was There All the Time.". ; and 19 grandchildren. Visit: Fri. 5-7pm Williams Funeral Home, Bartow. 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. In the early 1980s, he was assistant chief of staff for plans and policy for the Pacific fleet. GEORGE JR., 79, of Birmingham, Alabama departed this life on Tuesday, February 10, 2004. Ralph B. Woodruff, Jr., died July 25, 2022, at his family's home in Hicksville, NY, after a valiant battle with glioblastoma multiforme. He had heart ailments and diabetes. 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. You may leave a message for the family by clicking here. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery. He was a faithful Prayer Warrior of the New Saint James M. B. He had given lectures and written on various aspects of tax law. 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. George was born on August 19, 1923 in Chicago, IL to George Woodruff, Sr., and Julia (nee Van Aken) Diefenderfer. Keep supporting great journalism by turning off your ad blocker. Will Dominion-Fox News lawsuit be different? Mr. Eifler was a lay Eucharistic minister and pastoral assistant to the rector of St. James Episcopal Church in Potomac. 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 .