Mr. Oscar Lee Woodruff, age 79, Jonesborough, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at the VA Community Living Center.
He was a graduate of Lamar High School and Steed College. He served in Germany as a member of the US Army and was a Specialist 4 in the 530th Engineering Company during the Berlin Crisis. Mr. Woodruff was an employee of Burlington Industries (Klopman Mills) until its closing in 2001. He worked for Pioneer Market until his recent illness. He was a lifetime member of New Victory Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Myrtle Ingle Woodruff; two brothers, Raymond and Jack Woodruff; and sister, Margaret Woodruff.
Mr. Woodruff is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Bobbie Brown Woodruff; daughter, Belinda Mink (Carl); son, Daniel Woodruff (Sandy); sister Wanda Brockway (Charles); brother, Daryl Woodruff (Nancy); two granddaughters, Jessica and Jenna Mink; grandson, James Mink; several cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted 7:00 pm Friday, February 8, 2019 at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Dr. Lester Morelock officiating. Music by Rhonda Honeycutt and Daryl Slagle Jr. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 pm Friday prior to the service.
Interment services will be conducted 11:00 am Saturday, February 9, 2019 at New Victory Methodist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jesse Ford, Anthony Shelton, Adam Shelton, Daryl Wayne Woodruff, Mike Payne, and Jeff McCurry. Honorary pallbearers will be Curt McGee, Pete McGee, Gary Furches, Herman Payne and friends at Pioneer Market.
The family would like to thank the physicians, nurses and staff of JCMCH, Specialty Care Bristol, Cornerstone Village, Caris Hospice Care, and VA Community Living Center for the care provided to Mr. Woodruff.
If you would like, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to New Victory Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 527 Conklin Rd. Jonesborough, TN 37659.
02/13/2019
Linnia Painter
Worked with Oscar at Burlington. He was always the
gentleman and helpful to me when I started working
in front office. God bless your family.
02/08/2019
Ken and Kristy Coburn
Belinda and Family, We are very sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
The Coburn Family
I am so sorry to hear of Oscar's passing .. I
attended Lamar school also a few grades behind
Oscar and was a 62 graduate from there ... I saw
him at the market and he was always pleasant to be
around.... There has always seemed to be a bound
among the students from Lamar and I am thankful to
have been a part of that School.... Our prayers
and thoughts are with the Family.... Rick..
02/07/2019
Delores Woodruff Daniels
So sorry for your lost. As you may know we lost by brother David - January 25, 2019. I will not be abled to attend. We are in Guatemala. Earl and I will be thinking of you all ,in your lost.
02/07/2019
Carol Brockway Wickline
Aunt Bobbie, Belinda and Danny.
I'm so sorry and saddened by
Uncle Sugs passing. I wish we
could have made it to say
goidbye and to be with you
during this difficult time but
moms health at this time made
it impossible. Uncle Sug is
with the rest of the family
patiently watching and waiting
for us to join him. God gained
another angel and I am so proud
to call him my Uncle Sug. Fond
memories will be with me
always. I love you all, and
may God comfort your hearts
always.
02/07/2019
Terry Sensabaugh
Great friend, former Burlington co-worker and former church
member. Oscar was a good man and friend to all. Thankful
also for his service to his country!
