MACARTHUR M.L. WOODRUFF
February 26, 1942 ~ April 27, 2011
MacArthur M.L. Woodruff, 69, of Jefferson City, died Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at Capital Region Medical Center.
He was born on February 26, 1942, in Twist Ark., the son of the late Tommy and Mary Couch Woodruff.
He was united in marriage on March 9, 1963, in Fulton, Mo., to Sherrelyn Ruth Seibert who survives.
He received his Masters degree from Lincoln University in Sociology/Criminal Justice.
MacArthur served in the United States Army for two years during the Vietnam Conflict and served with the Missouri National Guard for 23 years.
Mr. Woodruff began his career at Fulton State Hospital as a nursing assistant. He later worked for Lincoln University as Director of Safety and Security. He primarily worked for the Missouri Department of Corrections where he served as a corrections officer, teacher, Functional Unit Manager, and retired as Superintendent II.
Mr. Woodruff was a former member of Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church and a current member of the Prairie Grove Baptist Church in Tipton. He was a member of the Capital City Lodge No. 9. He served as a Boy Scout Leader and was a member of the Jefferson City Police Board.
He enjoyed bowling and spending time with his grandchildren.
Other survivors include: his children, David (Holly) Woodruff, Jefferson City; Devon (Ashley) Woodruff, Jefferson City; Daryl (Courtney) Woodruff, Long Beach, Ca.; Kimberly Woodruff (Heather Whiteside), Kansas City; Kathlene Woodruff, Jefferson City; Alison Woodruff, Jefferson City; ten grandchildren, Rhiannon, Anthony, Marcus, Joshua, Isaiah, Jaedyn, Isabel, Eleanor, Noah, Abbigail; five siblings, Peter (Jean) Woodruff, Las Vegas, NV; Benjamin Blair, Moorhead, Minn.; Aaron Woodruff, Blytheville, Ark.; Zula Lofton, Chicago; Georgia Blair, Atlanta, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Nona Blackman; and five brothers, David Woodruff, T.W. Woodruff, Walter Woodruff, James Woodruff, and Archie Brown.
Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday May 3, 2011, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with Pastor Walter Foster officiating.
Burial with military honors will be in Hawthorn Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a Masonic service at 8 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society, 2413 Hyde Park Rd., Jefferson City, Mo 65109.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born on February 26, 1942, in Twist Ark., the son of the late Tommy and Mary Couch Woodruff.
He was united in marriage on March 9, 1963, in Fulton, Mo., to Sherrelyn Ruth Seibert who survives.
He received his Masters degree from Lincoln University in Sociology/Criminal Justice.
MacArthur served in the United States Army for two years during the Vietnam Conflict and served with the Missouri National Guard for 23 years.
Mr. Woodruff began his career at Fulton State Hospital as a nursing assistant. He later worked for Lincoln University as Director of Safety and Security. He primarily worked for the Missouri Department of Corrections where he served as a corrections officer, teacher, Functional Unit Manager, and retired as Superintendent II.
Mr. Woodruff was a former member of Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church and a current member of the Prairie Grove Baptist Church in Tipton. He was a member of the Capital City Lodge No. 9. He served as a Boy Scout Leader and was a member of the Jefferson City Police Board.
He enjoyed bowling and spending time with his grandchildren.
Other survivors include: his children, David (Holly) Woodruff, Jefferson City; Devon (Ashley) Woodruff, Jefferson City; Daryl (Courtney) Woodruff, Long Beach, Ca.; Kimberly Woodruff (Heather Whiteside), Kansas City; Kathlene Woodruff, Jefferson City; Alison Woodruff, Jefferson City; ten grandchildren, Rhiannon, Anthony, Marcus, Joshua, Isaiah, Jaedyn, Isabel, Eleanor, Noah, Abbigail; five siblings, Peter (Jean) Woodruff, Las Vegas, NV; Benjamin Blair, Moorhead, Minn.; Aaron Woodruff, Blytheville, Ark.; Zula Lofton, Chicago; Georgia Blair, Atlanta, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Nona Blackman; and five brothers, David Woodruff, T.W. Woodruff, Walter Woodruff, James Woodruff, and Archie Brown.
Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday May 3, 2011, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with Pastor Walter Foster officiating.
Burial with military honors will be in Hawthorn Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a Masonic service at 8 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society, 2413 Hyde Park Rd., Jefferson City, Mo 65109.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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To the Woodruff Family,We extend our sincere sympathy to you in the loss of your loved one. May God bless and keep you in His care.Gary & Jeanette White(St. Louis, MO)
Sorry for you loss.Captain Kennth McDaniel
Kim and Heather:My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today. Sincerely,Suzanne Meyer
Thank you so much for allowing us to assist in the transition of “mac” during this time…Holly and David…you did well, I’m amazed at your dedication…may he rest in peace knowing you loved and cared for him.Tanya RN (hospice nurse)
To The Family Of Macarthur Woodruff : My prayers are with you at this time.May God surrend you with comfort and be at your side when you need him. Love you all . Sherry I am just a phone call away.
My thought and especially my prayers are with you all. One thing you must remember, and I know, he is now in the arms of God. No more suffering or pain. Lean on God and each other for strength.
Kathy – I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Peter and Woodruff family, you have my deepest sympathy at the loss of Macarthur. May the Lord give you comfort during trying time.Edrie Johnson Willimas
I didn’t know Mr. Woodruff well although I met him a couple of times. My son did go to school with one of his sons ( David), but I do want to give my condolences to this fine family and to a family of a fellow Viet Nam era veteran. My sympathies to all and God Bless you!!
I have known Mac for along time….Worked with and around him for at least 18 years at Dept.of Corrections.He was a good guy and welled like by many people…You the family have my deepest sympathies and all my prayers…may he rest in peace…
My sincere condolences, to all of Mac Arthur’s love ones. Rest In Peace MacArthur!!
Devon and Ashley,I was sorry to hear about your father, Devon. May God be with you and your family at this difficult time.
The Hunt Family is very sorry for your Lost,God will take care of you.