Duffy Woodruff

William “Duffy” Woodruff, age 55, passed peacefully from this earthly realm, Friday, May 12, 2017, after a hard fought battle from complications of plural pneumonia at Baptist Memorial Hospital in South Haven, MS.
He was born February 23, 1962, in Union City, to the late Henry Coleman Woodruff and the late Mary Elizabeth McIlwain (Woodruff) Wright. He was a resident of Duluth, Minn., for the past ten years.
Duffy is survived by a sister, Joanna Woodruff Burrow and brother-in-law, Brent Burrow of Kernersville, N.C.; his brothers, Charles Woodruff of Knoxville and Jeff Woodruff and sister-in-law Dr. Nita Huston Woodruff of Virginia and James (Bob) Woodruff and sister-in-law Ann Helvig Woodruff of Mahtomedi.
He leaves behind special nieces and nephews, Shannon Burrow Deaton (Brad) of Knoxville; Betsy Burrow Ciarlante (Jim) of Jersey City, N.J.; Camille Woodruff Powell and Selina Woodruff Walker (Ryan) of Murfreesboro; Lindsey Woodruff and Abigale Woodruff of Mahtomedi; Sean Woodruff of Union City; Tyler Woodruff (Allison) of Paris and Adrian Woodruff of Dyersburg.
He is also survived by his two aunts, Margaret Kennedy; Barbara Simmons and uncle Charles McIlwain all of Union City. Special cousins, Sandi Triffon of Powell of Ohio and Sara Kay of Union City. There are a host of cousins, friends, and relatives left to mourn his passing.
The Hernando Funeral Home in Hernando, Miss., was in charge of cremation services. A memorial service will be held at a later date which is yet to be decided.
Duffy was an extraordinarily talented artist who had a wonderful sense of humor and quick wit. He was a friend to many, a gentle soul who loved animals and who will be greatly missed. We thank each and every one who kept Duffy and all our family in your prayers. Thank you for your kind words, your concern and care, and your condolences during our bereavement.
Published 5.19.17