Arrangements: Wrenn Clarke & Hagan, Roanoke Rapids. George Michael Woodruff, Jr., age 48, of New Orleans, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020. WOODRUFF, George Willard "Will" Age 97, died on Friday, March 6 at the Cape Cod Hospital with his family at his side. 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. 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. He was a director of Coca-Cola from 1936 to 1985 but never was an officer of the company. He was born in Binghamton, NY. He was educated in the Auburn schools and was Read More, George Woodruff 92 died Wednesday at Humboldt General Hospital. Church and a former member of the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church of Ensley. Survivors include his wife Jeanne, of 553 Crested Hawk Ridge, Canton, Georgia. All Death, Burial, Cemetery & Obituaries results for George Woodruff. He. He had suffered a fall at home on Monday of that week, and never. Edit your search or learn more. [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. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. From 1930 to 1959 he headed the Continental Gin Company, a cotton-processing concern. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. 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. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of George Woodruff. Anyone can read what you share. But his studies were interrupted by World War I and he never returned to college. He lived in Bladensburg. [9][10] Finally, there are numerous scholarships at Georgia Tech, Mercer, Emory and the University of Georgia named in his memory. [1] In 1984, Forbes magazine estimated that Woodruff was worth $200 million (equivalent to $521,652,787 as of 2021). With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. In Memory Of George Michael Woodruff, Jr. Sign up for service and obituary updates. He is preceded in death by his sister, Katie Woodruff. He had suffered a fall at home on Monday of that week, and never recovered. 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. Died on 9 Nov 1997. She was the owner and operator of Tut's Mountain Resort and Hang Glider. He married his sweetheart L. Jean Farey May 27, 1950 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Survivors include three children, Michael Keating of Elizabeth City, N.C., Timothy Keating of Riva and Sheila Keating Kryston of Lovettsville; and six grandchildren. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. 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. He graduated from Washington and Lee University, from which he also received a master's degree in political science. 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. 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. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. He had heart ailments and diabetes. Mrs. Erskine was a member of the Army Navy Country Club. A native of Atlanta, Mr. Woodruff graduated from Tech High School and attended Georgia Tech and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The group also resisted the flashy suits and processed hairstyles that became popular over the years with many other quartets. Robert and George Woodruff gave Emory University $105 million in 1979. 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. Doerr served in the Navy for 33 years. [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. She was a native of New York, where she worked as an assistant to the Fortune magazine editor Ralph Ingersoll. Her marriage to John Keating ended in divorce. It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. 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. He graduated from Miami University and worked in commercial sales at WDTN for 25 years. ; two stepchildren, David White of Laurel and Andrew White of Kensington; a brother, Richard Eifler of Evansville, Ind. He was 91. 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. The Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM. He is survived by his wife, Lydia Woodruff. Mrs. Keating was a member of the Woman's National Democratic Club. He died in 1992. Matt Pope(obituary) and Rev. Throughout her life, Jane was devoted to her family above all else. Hamil Harris is an award-winning journalist who started working with The Washington Post in 1992. George Woodruff, Jr. 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. He had suffered a fall at home on Monday of that week, and never recovered. As matriarch of her family, Jane was dedicated to her devoted sons, Richard "Buck" Woodruff (Ann) and John Woodruff. 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 was a Legislative Consultant, Campaign Strategist, published Author and a 100 percent service disabled war veteran. 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. He was a former McLean resident. VERONICA TRIPLER KEATING Foundation Director. [5] Legacy [ edit] Obituary. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and his extended family. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Born on 22 Fv 1929. In 1937, she married Frank G. Erskine. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Civilians flee embattled town of Bakhmut as Ukrainian pullout looms. Jane Woodruff, age 95, passed away peacefully at home on the afternoon of July 29, 2021. 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. 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. 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. Personnel Officer. The Woodruff brothers, Robert and George, gave Emory University $105 million in 1979. He received master's degrees in foreign relations from Tufts University's Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. Well, kind of, Desperate mountain residents trapped by snow beg for help; We are coming, sheriff says, Hidden, illegal casinos are booming in L.A., with organized crime reaping big profits, Look up: The 32 most spectacular ceilings in Los Angeles, Elliott: Kings use their heads over hearts in trading Jonathan Quick, Newsom, IRS give Californians until October to file tax returns, This fabled orchid breeder loves to chat just not about Trader Joes orchids, Video shows Memphis jailers beating Black inmate before his death, Skin lesion removed from President Bidens chest last month was cancerous, doctor says, CPAC shows the GOP has deep divisions heading into 2024, Abortion clinics crossing state borders not always welcome, Black Vietnam veteran awarded Medal of Honor after decades-long wait. Mr. Woodruff was preceded in death by his beloved first wife, Betty Jinks Woodruff. The first two, "Day of Indignation" and Miracle at St. Luke's, were Christian fiction set in the north Georgia Mountains near Blue Ridge. 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. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Woodruff left the Georgia Tech Foundation $37.5 million in his will, one of the largest private gifts the school has received. Forbes magazine estimated George Woodruff's wealth at $200 million in 1984. He loved gardening, fishing, boating and spending time with family . 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.