Mr. Griffin Verlon Woodruff, age 82, of Griffin passed away Friday, January 9, 2015 at Spalding Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Woodruff was born in Gwinnett County, GA on January 8, 1933 to the late John Allen Woodruff and Connie McPherson Woodruff. Mr. Woodruff owned and operated Woodruff Paint & Body Shop in Griffin for over 35 years. He also operated Griffin Outdoors in Griffin for 15 years with his son Darryl. He attended Rock Springs Church before becoming physically unable.
Mr. Woodruff was preceded in death by sisters, Evie May Ryder, Emma Jordan, Rudine Yuna, Bessie Fain; brothers, Guy Woodruff, Nolan Woodruff, Dee Woodruff, Dorsey Woodruff, Alvin Woodruff and Burns Woodruff.
He is survived by son & daughter-in-law, Darryl & Wendy Woodruff of Griffin; step-son, Chris Armistead of Plano, TX; grandchildren, Meagan Hurd and her husband Eli of Zebulon, Madison Woodruff of Griffin; sister, Grace Henderson; loving niece & caregiver, Sue Thompson of Griffin; lifelong friend and companion, Patsy Woodruff of Griffin; and long-time friend and dedicated employee Ronnie Bass of Griffin along with many other extended family members and loved ones.
Funeral services for Mr. Griffin Verlon Woodruff will be held on Monday, January 12, 2014 at 2 pm at Rock Springs Church, 219 Rock Springs Rd. Milner, GA. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Dr. Benny Tate will officiate. Friends may visit the family on Monday January 12, 2014 1 hour prior to the service at the church.