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Wilford Woodruff Obituary

SANFORD, Fla. - Wilford Woodruff, Jr., 63, husband of Mary A. Woodruff, entered into rest Tuesday, January 29, 2008. Memorial services will be held Saturday, February 2, 2008, at 5:00 PM, from the chapel of Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, with Chaplain Major Thomas Helms officiating. Mr. Woodruff lived in Sanford, FL for ten years. He served in Vietnam on long range reconnaissance and was a Master Paratrooper. He was a lifetime member of the VFW, a lifetime member of the Family Motor Coach Association, and a member of the National Rifle Association. In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons, Tony Woodruff, of Garland, ME, Lester Ellis, of Martinez, Wilford Woodruff, III, of Augusta; daughters, Mary Annette Yetman, of Sanford, FL, Kelly Cooper, of Garland, ME, Satonya Smith, of Garden City, GA, Violet Patin, Breaux Bridge, LA; brother George Woodruff, of Markland, IN; sisters, Wanda Johns, of Vevie, IN, Wilma Sherman, of Aurora, IL, fifteen grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation Army, 1384 Greene St., Augusta, GA, 30901. The family will receive friends after the service. Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Rd., Augusta, GA, 30906.

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1, 2008.

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Paul Ward

February 6, 2008

Dear Mary Alice, Just a note, to say hello to your family, and to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerly Paul Ward.

Marlin JR and Shawna Abplanalp

February 5, 2008

We love you and miss you very much. We will remember you forever and always. All of our thoughts and every prayer is for you. May God be with you and protect you always.

Carl and Samantha Abplanalp

February 5, 2008

We love you and miss you.

Margie Abplanalp

February 5, 2008

We love you, we miss you and all our prayers are with you.

Marlin J. Abplanalp S.R.

February 5, 2008

We love you,we will miss you
and you will always be in our prayers.

Fernando Fernandes

February 3, 2008

Mary,
I don't have the words to express how I miss Woody. He was a great man and I will miss him much. You and your family are in my prayers. If I can help, please call.

Darrel & Michelle Champagne

February 2, 2008

Violet Patin and Family.
While we cannot be there in Geogia at this time know that we are in Spirit. We will be here when you return home to help you walk through this difficult time sharing your grief and also your joy of your fathers memories. We Love You All

Andrea Blackmon

February 1, 2008

Mary, you are in our prayers and heart. We love you. Maybe God be with you and your family. With deepest sympathy. Your friends,
Andrea & Kenny Blackmon

Jose Santiago

February 1, 2008

Lester and family
Our prayers are and have been with you and Rachel, Colby and Jessica, your mother and all other family members since Tuesday. We are so sorry for your loss. May there be comfort in knowing he is resting with Him and will always be looking over every one of us.
Jose, Diane, Stephen, Kathryn

Brenae Thomann

February 1, 2008

Mrs. Woodruff and Woodruff Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always remember Mr. Woodruff and the love he had for his family.

Greg, Tammie, Wade & Caitlynn

February 1, 2008

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Tammy, Richard, Hunter and Haylee Guidry

February 1, 2008

Violet, I am so sadden for your loss, may you find peace and comfort to know that your Father is home. Prayers and sympathy to all you family, especially your mom.

Larry Lee

February 1, 2008

Dearest Mary and Woodruff family,
Our deepest sympathy and condolences go out to you. Woody was a great man that was loved and respected by so many people. The world will be a lesser place with him not here. I loved him like a brother. I am sure he is in a better place than us and has them all laughing. God bless you all. Please call us if you need anything.

Love,

Larry, Mary, Larry Jr., and Maggie Lee

randy scott

February 1, 2008

iam so sorry for yalls lose of a dear love one, may i say that in Gods word says that, Absent from the body is prence with the Lord.Again may i offer my deapest sympathy. Woody is and will allways be my fellow/vtcoa/ brother.

Maryjane Thompson

February 1, 2008

Our family will lift you up in Prayer and thought during this difficult time.. Reach out to the Comforter & healer.. Jesus, he will ALWAYS be there for you.
With Love and Prayers always
Alan and Maryjane Thompson
and Family
JOHN 3:16
JOEL 3:10

Teresa Langham

February 1, 2008

Violet, Gavin, Haley and family
We are sorry for your loss. Yau'll are all in our thoughts and prays.
Mike, Teresa, and Drew Langham

Marjorie (MOM) Champagne

January 31, 2008

Violet,
My prayers are with you, your mother and your family.

January 31, 2008

Violet&Family
We are sorry for your loss. Yau'll are all in our thoughts and prays.
Paul,Jessica,Leah,& P.J. Hebert
Love you

Kevin, Melissa and Mason Patin

January 31, 2008

Violet,
Our prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief.

EJ and Brenda Patin

January 31, 2008

Violet,
Our prayers are with you and your family. May Jesus and His Mother Mary comfort you at this time of great loss.

Gene sims

January 31, 2008

Mrs Mary,Junior,Satonya,Violet,Lester and family.I am so sorry to hear of your loss,our deepest sympathy and regards in this time of grief. Gene,and the Sims Family.

Colby & Nicole Guidry family

January 31, 2008

Violet & family,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. If there is anything we can do, please let us know.

Lea Hernandez

January 31, 2008

Violet and family I am sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Don & Peggy Purkey

January 31, 2008

We are very sorry to hear of your lost. Our thought and Prayers are with you. Remembering all the good times we had years ago Mary

Mark & Barbara Newsome

January 31, 2008

We are very sorry for your loss. May God Be w/ you & your family during this time. You will be in our prayers.

Dana Doolittle

January 31, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. You all will be in my prayers at this difficult time.

January 31, 2008

karen melton

love ya

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