Earl I Woodruff III

Earl Irvin Woodruff III, age 72, of Pataskala, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Mt Carmel East Hospital surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born on October 28, 1954, in Kenton, Ohio to the late Earl and Mary Woodruff (Mulligan).

Earl retired after many hardworking years from Abbott Nutrition. He was an avid OSU football fan. He was also an avid history buff and enjoyed visiting Civil War battle sites. Earl loved to travel with his wife and family. He was always there for his wife, son, and family; he never missed a family outing, game, or special event. Earl will be deeply missed by all that loved and knew him.

Earl is survived by his best friend, high school sweetheart, love of his life, and loving wife of 51 years, Anita Woodruff; son, Adam (Andi) Woodruff; sisters, Barbara (John) Harshfield and Lynn (Bill) Meyer; many nieces and nephews; and a host of other family, friends, and loved ones. In addition to his parents, Earl is preceded in passing by his sister, Beverly “Kay” (Deacon) Jones.

Honoring Earl’s wishes cremation is to take place. Arrangements are in the care of Kauber-Fraley Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Earl’s name to the Wounded Warrior Project, https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/, or to Licking County Animal Shelter, https://lchspets.org/.