Thomas Franklin "Frank" Woodruff

Lamplight Drive

Columbus, Indiana

Thomas Franklin “Frank” Woodruff, 90, of Lamplight Drive, died unexpectedly Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at Columbus Regional Hospital.

Mr. Woodruff was a machinist for Cummins Engine Company until he retired in June 1976. He attended Garden City Church of Christ, was a member of American Legion Post No. 24 in Columbus and CREAK Club, enjoyed guitar music and gave lessons at Gary Davis Music Center for many years.

He was a former member of Bartholomew County Senior Center.

A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he served at Guadalcanal, Luzon and the Northern Solomon Islands. He was awarded the CIB (Combat Infantry Badge), Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Ribbon with three Bronze Stars, the American Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Ribbon.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Myers-Reed Chapel on 25th Street, with Virgil Clotfelter officiating. Calling will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.myers-reed.com.

Born in Clark County Aug. 19, 1920, Mr. Woodruff was the son of Alva Harmon and Georgia Ann Wood Woodruff.

Survivors include a daughter, Marla J. Woodruff of Columbus, and his companion, Ruby Coop of Columbus.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Maggie Woodruff and Katherine A. Spear; four brothers, Charles H., Russell R., Robert R. and Alva H. Woodruff, Jr.; and his wife, Jean E. Simmons Woodruff.

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