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Melvin Eugene "Woody"
Woodruff
SPRINGFIELD - Melvin Eugene "Woody" Woodruff, 68, of Springfield, died at 6:59 a.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at his home. He was born October 30, 1944, in Springfield, to Vernon and Frances Watts Woodruff. He married Charlene Bachmann on December 6, 1974, and she survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Tina (Wayne) Larimore of Choctaw, OK, and Brandi Moore of Springfield; one son, Josh (Jennifer) Woodruff of Springfield; nine grandchildren, Christopher, Grace, Nicholas, Matthew and Benjamin Larimore, Caleb and Griffin Moore and Alivia and Josh, Jr., Woodruff; one brother, Lyle (Miriam) Woodruff of St. Louis and several nieces and nephews.
Woody grew up in Rochester and lived in Springfield his entire adult life. He was a US Air Force veteran serving in the Vietnam War. He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. He worked for the US Post Office as a Vehicle Mechanic for 28 years and worked part-time at Memorial Medical Center as a security dispatcher.
Visitation: 4:00-7:00 p.m., Monday, May 27, 2013, at Staab Funeral Home.
Lie-in-State: 9:30-10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Sherman, IL.
Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Sherman, IL, with Pastor Michael Schuermann officiating. Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery where Military Honors will be conducted by the United States Air Force.
Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
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RIP Woody!!!!
Char, Brandi and Josh, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My heart goes out to you. I will always cherish Woody's laugh.
Wendy (Moore) Sheppard
May 28, 2013
Anyone who worked at the Cook street Post Office knew to expect to hear woody yell a greeting to them if they ventured into the parking lot. Always in good spirits.
David and Karen Leinum
USPS retired
David Leinum
May 27, 2013
To the family,
My husband and I both had the pleasure of working with Woody at MMC, he was a great man! Always had a smile on his face, especially when he talked about his family! Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time!!
Margaret and Tony Telford
May 26, 2013
Char, Brandi & Josh,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this incredibly difficult time. What a great person Woody was...he will be missed by so many. Take comfort in knowing your time apart is only temporary....until you meet again in heaven. We love you guys and feel blessed for having known Woody.
Shaun & Sara Opperman
May 26, 2013
A great man gone way too soon. Thanks for always making me smile.
Robbin Magill
May 26, 2013
We are so very sorry for this loss. We are glad to have had the chance to know Woody. With much love.
Megan Moore
May 26, 2013
Charlene and family - so very sorry to hear of Woody's passing. He was a great guy. Our prayers are with you.
Pat (Sarff) Sandidge
May 25, 2013
he was a hard worker and wonderful father and husband for his family--a very good man
jeff rocco
May 25, 2013
Uncle Woody, We love you so much, and we will miss you dearly. Your laugh was contagious.
Love,The Rice Family
Mike, Sara, Gracie, Michael and Patrick
Sara Rice
May 25, 2013
WORKED WITH WOODY AT MEMORIAL WAS A GREAT PERSON MAY BLESS AND BE THE FAMILY
HAROLD SPAIN
May 25, 2013
You were a wonderful brother in all ways. I will miss you very much. RIP. Lyle
May 25, 2013
Char, Brandy & Josh
We lost a good man and great person, I am glad to have known and worked side by side at Classic. I'll miss him
Love you all
Tugboat&Carol
James Strainis
May 25, 2013
Loved the fun and good times you brought into our shop. enjoyed our talks we had. Will always remember you old friend, Woody,you were one of a kind. RIP
John Cline
May 24, 2013
Char, I'm so sorry for your loss. Lori Akers
Lori Akers
May 24, 2013
Hard to find a better man than Woody, had a great time working with him. RIP buddy.
George Taylor
May 24, 2013
TJ &Patty Bruce
May 24, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Woody was a good man. Ill never forget his laugh. RIP Woody your suffering is now over.
Denise Wills
May 24, 2013
Sorry for your loss....woody was a good man always had a smile on his face and as sweet as can be! Ill keep you all in my thoughts.
angela flynn
May 24, 2013
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