Willie Woodruff Obituary in Spartanburg at J.W. Woodward Funeral Home

Obituary For Willie Woodruff

Spartanburg, SC - Mr. Willie J. Woodruff, 80, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 29, 2016 after a brief illness. A native of Spartanburg County; Mr. Woodruff was the husband of the late Katherine Meadows Woodruff and the son of the late Steve Woodruff and the late Nannie Mae (Crook) Woodruff. He retired from the Kohler Company of Spartanburg, South Carolina with over thirty years of dedicated service. Left to cherish fond and loving memories are: three sons, Mr. Stanley L. (Lisa) Woodruff of Roebuck, SC, Mr. Vincent (Kyoko) Woodruff of Visalia, CA, Mr. Willis S. (Wanda)Woodruff Spartanburg, SC; his grandchildren and great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Barbara W. (Willie) Vernon and Trudy Woodruff of Spartanburg, SC; four brothers, Mr. Joe Thomas (Ollie) Woodruff, Mr. Nathaniel (Princess) Woodruff, Mr. Earl C. (Grace) Woodruff of Spartanburg, SC and Mr. Steve O. (Trena) Woodruff of Boiling Springs, SC; two brothers-in-law, Thomas J. Austin and James Oneal Meadows of Roebuck, SC; two sisters-in-laws, Ms. Ruth Branson of Cincinnati, Ohio and Dorothy Meadows of Roebuck, SC; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. A Celebration of the Life of Willie J. Woodruff will be held Friday, August 5, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Harrison Grove Baptist Church, 299 State Rd., Roebuck, SC. The family will receive friends at 130 Jackson Street, Spartanburg SC 29306.

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Kind, humble, calm, always a peaceful demeanor. Mr. Willie J.one of the sweetest men I've ever met. He was loved by his grandson Jordan. Jordan is glad for the time he was able to spend with his grandpa. My family and I feel blessed to him known him. May God give you strength in your time of loss. It's not an end, it's a transition to a new life without pain and without worry into the loving arms of our Lord. I will continue to pray for the Woodruff Family.

Joy Manning

Saddened to read of the death of your loved one. Please know others, even strangers are thinking of you at this difficult time. May the sure hope of the resurrection at John 5:28,29 strengthen you as you await the fulllfillment of the resurrection promise. You have my deepest sympathy.

M. Scurry

To the Family, Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Peace, Prayers and Blessings!

David and Jackie (Todd) Amos