Charles Edward Woodruff
03/09/1940 – 12/02/2021
Obituary for Charles Edward Woodruff
Charles Edward Woodruff
On Wednesday, December 2, 2021, Charles Edward Woodruff, father of two children, passed away at the age of 81.
Charles was born, March 9, 1940, in Knoxville, TN, to Willie Austin Woodruff and Mary Alice Warren. January 13, 1979, he married Wanda Lee Shell. They raised two children, Charles, and Jessica. He worked as a Photo Engraver at the Knoxville-News Sentinel for 31 years and was a founding member, as well as the oldest living member, of Community Evangelistic Church, where he served as an Elder and as a choir member for several decades.
Charles loved fishing, painting, reading, singing in the choir, spending time with family and friends, and telling others about his love for Jesus. He was well-loved by all due to his sense of humor, kindness, compassion, humility and genuine love of people.
Preceded in death by father, Willie Austin Woodruff; mother, Mary Alice Warren; uncle, James Thomas Saffell; aunt, Annie L. Sullivan; brothers, James Woodruff, William Warren and Joseph Tuft, Jr, and sister, Earsie A. Woodruff.
Survived by devoted sister, Claudine Warren; sister, Sharon Woodruff Reeder; son, Charles A. Woodruff; daughter, Jessica Woodruff Duncan and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Family will receive friends, 10:30- 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Community Evangelistic Church, 2650 Boyds Pike; funeral service, 11:00 a.m., Rev. Reginald Strong, Officiating.
Flowers may be sent to 2650 Boyds Bridge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914.
Interment, Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, Lyons View Pike.
Arrangements by JARNIGAN & SON MORTUARY
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Receiving of Friends
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
10:30- 11:00 a.m.
Community Evangelistic Church
2650 Boyds Bridge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914
Funeral Service
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
11:00 a.m.
Community Evangelistic Church
2650 Boyds Bridge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914
Graveside
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, Lyons View Pike
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Rest in peace nephew, cousin. You will be missed, but never forgotten. You will always be remembered in the hearts of all who knew you and those who knew of you. Your great smile and joyful laughter will always be remembered. You fought a great fight, kept the faith and now have gone on to receive your just reward. We may weep for the night, but we know that joy will come in the morning. You are absent from the body, but we know that to be absent from the body is to be in the presence of the great almighty God. You are now resting in the arms of Jesus Christ. In a place where there is no more weeping, no more sorrow, no more pain and suffering. June Bug, Jessica, and the rest of the family our prayers are with you during this time in your lives. May the loving memories of your loving family member be of great comfort unto you. Look to the hills from which commit our help, our help commit from the Lord. Lean not to your own understanding, but put your trust in the Lord. He will give you the strength to endure.
Oh so sorry to hear about Mr. Charles, he and his wife Wanda took great care of my daughters when they had after school care. Wonderful couple who now are joined together with the Father.