The group also resisted the flashy suits and processed hairstyles that became popular over the years with many other quartets. Mrs. Keating was a member of the Woman's National Democratic Club. He lived at Merrill Gardens at Green Valley Ranch in Henderson since May 2012. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. He was a member of West Hills Baptist church. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. The Woodruff brothers, Robert and George, gave Emory University $105 million in 1979. 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. George Waldo Woodruff (August 27, 1895 February 4, 1987 in Atlanta, Georgia) was an engineer, businessman, and philanthropist in Atlanta, Georgia. ; two stepchildren, David White of Laurel and Andrew White of Kensington; a brother, Richard Eifler of Evansville, Ind. He graduated from Washington and Lee University, from which he also received a master's degree in political science. Mr. Woodruff spent most of his hours on the road quietly reading his Bible. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. George M. Woodruff, 88, of Casa Grande died on Nov. 11, 2014, at Banner Casa Grande Medical Center. He was a Legislative Consultant, Campaign Strategist, published Author and a 100 percent service disabled war veteran. Mr. Woodruff was a former 25 year resident of Fannin County. 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. Robert and George Woodruff gave Emory University $105 million in 1979. Death, Burial, Cemetery & Obituaries. 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. Last year, the group sang at a Roman Catholic Mass in France. Her hobbies included bridge. Anyone can read what you share. 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. Read More, GEORGE R. WOODRUFF, IV, 60 AUBURNDALE - George Woodruff, IV, 60, died of heart failure Feb. 5, 2010. In Memory Of George Michael Woodruff, Jr. Sign up for service and obituary updates. 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. Georganne Woodruff Obituary. See the article in its original context from. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. He was a member and former Secretary of McCay Lodge 423, F. & A.M. 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. 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. Born in Hillside, NJ on October 7, 1893, he was the son of W. Charles and Theresa Woodruff. George Cecil Woodruff, Jr., affectionately known as "Bumpsey," died on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at his residence. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. George just celebrated his 39th year of sobriety. George Woodruff, a retired carpenter, age 67 years, of Ringoes, NJ, died on December 7, 1960 in Delaware Township, NJ. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lee Jones Hunter of Arden; a son, Edward Eugene Hunter III of Overland Park, Kan.; and three grandchildren. [3] Also at Georgia Tech, the Woodruff Residence Hall is a dorm on west campus. As a young woman, she was a horseback riding teacher and an equestrienne, and she performed annually in the Washington Society Circus. As. 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. Funeral arrangement under the care ofBarr-Price 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. Doerr served on destroyers, in intelligence assignments and in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. He was the youngest in the family of eight siblings. She was a Washington resident and had lived in the area since 1960. [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. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. He has written hundreds of stories about the people, government, faith and communities in the Washington area. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of George Woodruff. - 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. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. He graduated from Miami University and worked in commercial sales at WDTN for 25 years. 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. Mr. Woodruff was born in Avilla, Indiana on July 29, 1927, to the late George Henry and Verda Viola Woodruff. George was born on April 5, 1972. Roger Paul Woodruff, Sr., 63, departed this life on Friday, May 21, 2021. Mr. Woodruff was preceded in death by his beloved first wife, Betty Jinks Woodruff. He proudly Read More, WOODRUFF, MR. GEORGE JR., 79, of Birmingham, Alabama departed this life on Tuesday, February 10, 2004. 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. A Committal Service will be held at the National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia with military honors on a future date to be announced. Mr. Woodruff was best known for the singing of "He Was There All the Time.". Obituary. Sign up for service and obituary updates. He. Write your message of sympathy today. 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 always there for Read More, Area Death Notice Woodruff, George, 95, formerly of Jupiter, died Friday. Church and a former member of the Macedonia. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church. 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. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. He worked for the Labor Department, the Navy Department, the Central Intelligence Agency and the Postal Service, from which he retired in 1971. Mr. Woodruff was heavily involved in many civic, community, and industrial development projects throughout his career. George was born on August 19, 1923 in Chicago, IL to George Woodruff, Sr., and Julia (nee Van Aken) Diefenderfer. 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. He honorably served his country in World War II. George Cecil Woodruff, Jr., affectionately known as "Bumpsey," died on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at his residence. He married his sweetheart L. Jean Farey May 27, 1950 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born in Hillside, NJ on October 7, 1893, he was the son of W. Charles and Theresa Woodruff. Doerr served in the Navy for 33 years. In 1937, she married Frank G. Erskine. All rights reserved. Hamil Harris is an award-winning journalist who started working with The Washington Post in 1992. 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 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. 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. Over his long life he wrote three books. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. [1][3] At Georgia Tech, he was a brother of the Kappa Alpha Order. He was a master carpenter, furniture builder, and a fixer of all things. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Otis Dorsey(graveside) officiating. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Mr. Woodruff moved to the Washington area from Ohio after the death of his first wife, Carol Woodruff, in 1991. 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 Woodruff, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Lydia Woodruff. Condolences may be offered at www.shcolumbus.com. 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. 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Over his long life he wrote three books. 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. 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. 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 . Keep supporting great journalism by turning off your ad blocker. Mr. Woodruff was a veteran of World War I. 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. A daughter, Melinda Lee Hunter, died in 1985. Survivors include his wife Jeanne, of 553 Crested Hawk Ridge, Canton, Georgia. Mr. Woodruff was a Life member of D A V, Chapter 28, in Blue Ridge and a member of the American Legion Post 143 in Carrollton. Born in Auburn, he was the son of the late Winslow H. and Matilda Green Woodruff. [1] In 1984, Forbes magazine estimated that Woodruff was worth $200 million (equivalent to $521,652,787 as of 2021). 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. South Canton Funeral Home of Canton, Georgia is in charge of the arrangements. Earlier in her career, she was an assistant to Charles E. Marsh, the General Newspapers Inc. chairman who began the foundation in 1947. There are no events scheduled. 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. Keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. [1] In 1984, Forbes magazine estimated that Woodruff was worth $200 million (equivalent to $521,652,787 as of 2021). 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. 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. Jane Woodruff, age 95, passed away peacefully at home on the afternoon of July 29, 2021. [8] At Emory, the George W. Woodruff Physical Education Center and the George and Irene Woodruff Residential Center bear his name. Church. 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 served in the United States Army where he attained the rank of Major. Woodruff is remembered at Mercer University as well. Funeral Tuesday. 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. 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 had suffered a fall at home on Monday of that week, and never. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Add a Memory Burkett Chappel P.B. All rights reserved. You can still show your support by planting a tree in memory of George Woodruff, Jr.. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. 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. 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 family will receive friends one Read More, HARWICH PORT, Mass. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. 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. Survivors include three daughters, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Born on 22 Fv 1929. You can still show your support by planting a tree in memory of George Woodruff, Jr.. PETER J. DOERR Navy Captain. 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. Buried in Greenville, Alabama, USA. Visit: Fri. 5-7pm Williams Funeral Home, Bartow. Mr. Woodruff was born in Avilla, Indiana on July 29, 1927, to the late George Henry and Verda Viola Woodruff. His marriage to Millicent Eifler ended in divorce. [5] Legacy [ edit] 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. [5], Woodruff is the namesake of several notable educational programs in Georgia. 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 Service 11am Sat. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. BARBARA BONNYCASTLE ERSKINE Club Member. Illinois, U.S., Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947. He lived in Bladensburg. 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 was a former McLean resident. Church and a former member of the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church of Ensley. 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. Capt. Service 11am Sat. In those roles, he provided meals for homeless people, visited sick people at home and conducted religious services at nursing homes. He is preceded in death by his sister, Katie Woodruff. See more Show your support Send Flowers Send flowers or a gift to a service or family's home. He was born March 11, 1942, in Lafayette, to the late Clyde and Eva Parker Woodruff . To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of George Woodruff please visit our. 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. [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. 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 one hour prior to the service. George W. Woodruff, Atlanta Philanthropist, https://www.nytimes.com/1987/02/06/obituaries/george-w-woodruff-atlanta-philanthropist.html. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of George Woodruff Sr. to show support. Mr. Woodruff was a graduate of the University of Tennessee where he was a Torchbearer. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy (World War Two) and the U.S. Army (Berlin Airlift and the Korean War). 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Husband to Dr. Barbara Karlheim Kunkel and father to Shelly Jean Kunkel, George was. Died on 9 Nov 1997. 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. 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. His wife of 64 years, Irene King Woodruff, died in 1982. In 1947, he moved to Washington and joined the law firm of Hogan & Hartson. Let others know about your loved one's death. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. WOODRUFF, Chad Edward George. He was a Legislative Consultant, Campaign Strategist, published Author and a 100 percent service disabled war veteran. 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. He had suffered a fall at home on Monday of that week, and never recovered. Mr. Woodruff was a veteran of World War I. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. 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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 was a faithful Prayer Warrior of the New Saint James M. B. He received master's degrees in foreign relations from Tufts University's Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. He had given lectures and written on various aspects of tax law. In Washington, he was assistant director for collection at the Defense Intelligence Agency and worked in the office of the secretary of defense. 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. Mr. Eifler, who was born in Bloomington, Ind., graduated from Indiana University and the University of Michigan law school. You may leave a message for the family by clicking here. Click or call (800) 729-8809, Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Yarmouth. Survivors include his wife, Helen M. Woodruff of Bladensburg; a son from his first marriage, Willie G. Woodruff Jr. of Ohio; and three stepchildren. Woodruff, who died at Emory University Hospital, was the last of a generation of an Atlanta family famous in American business. Soller-Baker Funeral Home, Lafayette Chapel in charge of arrangements. Mr. Woodruff was born in Avilla, Indiana on July 29, 1927, to the late George Henry and Verda Viola Woodruff. 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. He was a director of Coca-Cola from 1936 to 1985, but never was an officer of the company. 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. Capt. Ralph B. Woodruff, Jr., died July 25, 2022, at his family's home in Hicksville, NY, after a valiant battle with glioblastoma multiforme. EDWARD EUGENE HUNTER JR. Mr. Woodruff was born the son of Ryland Ware Woodruff, Sr. and Harriett Gladson Woodruff on October 15, 1957 in Georgetown. [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. 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. It was the largest single gift ever to an educational institution, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. He was a director of Coca-Cola from 1936 to 1985 but never was an officer of the company. She died Sunday at the age of 86. Mr. Woodruff's family is famous in American business. Obituary. Bennie Corley, Rev. After retiring, Mrs. Keating continued as secretary-treasurer of the foundation. Viewing Fri. 3-6pm Williams Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bee City. Recommend George's obituary to your friends. He was a faithful Prayer Warrior of the New Saint James M. B. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. She continued working with him when he was general manager of Time Inc. and publisher of PM. He is survived by his loving family. Woodruff, who died at Emory. He also headed the Continental Gin Company from 1930 to 1985, which was a cotton-processing business. To get better results, add more information such as Birth Info, Death Info and Locationeven a guess will help. Mrs. Erskine was born in San Francisco into a military family and grew up in Washington and elsewhere. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and his extended family. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Civilians flee embattled town of Bakhmut as Ukrainian pullout looms. Woodruff was the daughter of George Woodruff, who helped found the Coca-Cola company. Obituary. Will Dominion-Fox News lawsuit be different? [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. He had suffered a fall at home on Monday of that week, and never recovered. 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.