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2020

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Phillip Woodruff Obituary

Phillip Woodruff PROSPERITY - Phillip Eli Woodruff of Prosperity, 16 years old, died as a result of an accident on Thursday, February 27, 2020. Phillip was born on October 8, 2003, a son of Micheal D. Woodruff of Irmo and Renee Lindsey Mowder of Prosperity. He was an active member of First Baptist Church of Newberry, a participant in Young Life and a tenth-grade student at Mid Carolina High School. Always recognizable by his good-looking locks of hair, Phillip enjoyed life. He had talents for photography, billiards, making friends and loving everyone. If easing the pain of others was a superpower then Phillip can be called a superhero. He had heart. He showed others what kindness was. The students of Mid Carolina High School have created a saying "Be kind#PhillipKind." He was an all-inclusive young man who loved others to the utmost. For him, everyone's differences were what brought them together. Regardless of color, age, life choices or personal preferences, he saw ways to connect everybody. He is survived by his parents Micheal and Renee, his step father, Brian Mowder; brothers, Jacob "Jake" Woodruff and Blake Mowder; grandparents, Deborah and Kenneth Hollbrooks and Elsie Mowder and Larry and Phyllis Boutain; great grandparents, Jack and Jean Briggs and Gretchen Possinger Woodruff; a devoted uncle Ryan Lindsey and many other aunts, uncles and cousins around the country. Visitation will be from 5:30 pm until 8:00 pm on Wednesday, March 4 at Whitaker Funeral Home, Newberry. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church of Newberry at 3:00 pm on Thursday, March 5 with Dr. Albert Allen officiating. Burial will follow in Newberry Memorial Gardens. Messages may be sent to the family at www.whitakerfuneralhome.com. Whitaker Funeral Home, Newberry is assisting the family.

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Published by The State on Mar. 2, 2020.

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March 19, 2020

Micheal, please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences for your loss of Phillip. With you and your family, I mourn.

melinda Eargle

March 4, 2020

I am so very sorry for your loss. My 23 year old son drowned months ago. He lived at home as he was in Divinity school. The pain becomes unbearable at times. The loss and grief are unimaginable for anyone who hasn't experienced the loss of a child. You are all in my prayers. I wish I had words of comfort, but you will never get over it, you just have to get through it. You will see him again. I'm so sorry.

A Mother

March 3, 2020

Dear Mrs. Mowder,
Please accept my sincerest condolences on the death of your son. I'm so sorry for you loss. I don't know you, i didn't know your son. I am a mother, i have a son and i have no words of comfort, except to say, You are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God holds you close, and you have the comfort and strength you need for each day.
In sympathy.

Denise Mowczan

February 28, 2020

Renee & Family, I am so very sorry for the loss of your son. There are no words that can take away your sorrow & grief during this tragic time. Know that he is now with God Our Father in heaven & at Peace. We are all here for you at Publix. Take your time coming back. We can never understand why things like this happen. Your son had to be very special for God to call him home so young. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. Let your family & friends carry you through. My deepest sympathy. Much Love. Denise Mowczan @ publix

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Whitaker Funeral Home - Newberry

1704 College St., Newberry, SC 29108

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5

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3:00 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Newberry

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Newberry Memorial Gardens

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