She was the owner and operator of Tut's Mountain Resort and Hang Glider. 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. For more information call Baskerville Funeral Home at 901 784-1717. Recommend George's obituary to your friends. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Mr. Woodruff, he said, played a critical role in preserving the group's tight harmony and trademark style of song. Illinois, U.S., Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947. He had suffered a fall at home on Monday of that week, and never. Keep supporting great journalism by turning off your ad blocker. 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. The memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, with Pastor David Woodruff officiating. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. The fourth member of the quartet is Calvert McNair, of Richmond, who has been with the group for 11 years. PETER J. DOERR Navy Captain. Precious son to Judi & Mark Mitchell, Ann Woodruff and predeceased by his Father Randy Woodruff. [8] At Emory, the George W. Woodruff Physical Education Center and the George and Irene Woodruff Residential Center bear his name. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. George Willard "Will" Woodruff May 9, 1922 - March 6, 2020 Obituary Mr. Woodruff was heavily involved in many civic, community, and industrial development projects throughout his career. Husband to Dr. Barbara Karlheim Kunkel and father to Shelly Jean Kunkel, George was. Murdoch has survived scandal after scandal. 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? Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. From 1930 to 1959 he headed the Continental Gin Company, a cotton-processing concern. South Canton Funeral Home of Canton, Georgia is in charge of the arrangements. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. He was a Legislative Consultant, Campaign Strategist, published Author and a 100 percent service disabled war veteran. 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Obituary. He was a director of Coca-Cola from 1936 to 1985 but never was an officer of the company. In 1947, he moved to Washington and joined the law firm of Hogan & Hartson. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and his extended family. 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. Georganne Woodruff Obituary. Write your message of sympathy today. See more Show your support Send Flowers Send flowers or a gift to a service or family's home. George was born on April 5, 1972. To plant a tree in memory of George Woodruff, Jr., please visit our. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. 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. He has written hundreds of stories about the people, government, faith and communities in the Washington area. Woodruff was the daughter of George Woodruff, who helped found the Coca-Cola company. Keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. Would you like to offer George Woodruff Sr.s loved ones a condolence message? He graduated from Washington and Lee University, from which he also received a master's degree in political science. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lee Jones Hunter of Arden; a son, Edward Eugene Hunter III of Overland Park, Kan.; and three grandchildren. 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 a member of First Presbyterian Church. Mr. Woodruff was born in Avilla, Indiana on July 29, 1927, to the late George Henry and Verda Viola Woodruff. Click or call (800) 729-8809, Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Yarmouth. Born in Auburn, he was the son of the late Winslow H. and Matilda Green Woodruff. Woodruff, who died at Emory. 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. Read More, Submit an obit for publication in any local newspaper and on Legacy. Will Dominion-Fox News lawsuit be different? 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 He loved gardening, fishing, boating and spending time with family . It was the largest single gift ever to an educational institution, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. George M. Woodruff, 88, of Casa Grande died on Nov. 11, 2014, at Banner Casa Grande Medical Center. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Civilians flee embattled town of Bakhmut as Ukrainian pullout looms. In 1937, she married Frank G. Erskine. Throughout her life, Jane was devoted to her family above all else. 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. EDWARD EUGENE HUNTER JR. Soller-Baker Funeral Home, Lafayette Chapel in charge of arrangements. He proudly Read More, WOODRUFF, MR. GEORGE JR., 79, of Birmingham, Alabama departed this life on Tuesday, February 10, 2004. He was a faithful Prayer Warrior of the New Saint James M. B. 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. 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. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery. 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. Add a Memory 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. 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. 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. It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. 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. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. George Michael Woodruff, Jr. April 5, 1972 - September 13, 2020 IN THE CARE OF Rockco Funeral Home George Michael Woodruff, Jr., age 48, of New Orleans, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020. Passed away on January 24, 2008. 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. WOODRUFF, Chad Edward George. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bee City. He was 91 years old. 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. You can still show your support by planting a tree in memory of George Woodruff, Jr.. 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. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. He married his sweetheart L. Jean Farey May 27, 1950 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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. 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. Mr. Woodruff was preceded in death by his beloved first wife, Betty Jinks Woodruff. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. He was a director of Coca-Cola from 1936 to 1985, but never was an officer of the company. Their hit recordings have included "Oh, Lord I'm Depending on You," "Saints Hold On" and "The Straight Way Is Narrow." Interment in Evergreen Cemetery . Obituary. He had suffered a fall at home on Monday of that week, and never recovered. Born on 22 Fv 1929. Last year, the group sang at a Roman Catholic Mass in France. He had heart ailments and diabetes. She continued working with him when he was general manager of Time Inc. and publisher of PM. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 1066 Holly Ridge Lane, Cottageville SC 29435 or to K&D Rescue Ranch, 171 Nandina Tr., Orangeburg SC 29118. Read More, WOODRUFF, GEORGE (Age 75) Of Conway, SC, died Wednesday, February 2, 2005 at his home in Myrtle Trace surrounded by his family after fighting a nearly four-year battle against cancer with extraordinary courage and dignity. In Memory Of George Michael Woodruff, Jr. Sign up for service and obituary updates. [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. 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. Jane Woodruff, age 95, passed away peacefully at home on the afternoon of July 29, 2021.