James Edward Woodruff, 93, finished his race well and left this life to be with the Lord on May 3, 2023. He was born March 7, 1930 in Russellville, Alabama. He was retired from DuPont. He was an active member of Oakwood Baptist Church, since 1957.
He is survived by his grandchildren, Blake Ragsdale (Kaydee), Travis W. Benton (Brittany), and Miles T. Benton (Jessica), great grandchildren, Makenzie R. Benton, Hannah P. Benton, Tucker C. Benton, Peyton J. Benton, and Jaxon W. Benton; brother, Gene Woodruff.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Elizabeth Louise Woodruff his parents, Joe Travis and Hattie Mae Woodruff, daughters, Pam Ragsdale and Elizabeth “Beth” Benton and a grandson, Chase P. Benton.
The family will receive friends from 3-4 Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Oakwood Baptist Church on Bonny Oaks Drive in Chattanooga. A celebration of Life Service will immediately follow at 4:00. Inurnment will be in the Chattanooga National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Oakwood Baptist Church, 4501 Bonny Oaks Drive, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37416.
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