Jud Earl Woodruff "Sim" Sr., passed away Monday November 9, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Friday November 13, 2020 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Moore Cemetery in Chalk Bluff. Visitation (Come and Go) will be from 6-8:00 pm Thursday November 12, 2020 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Jud was the first born to Jud H. and Rachel Holder Woodruff on July 2, 1929 in Ben Hur, Teaxs. He was educated at Lorena Schools. Jud was a member of Chalk Bluff Baptist Church for many years. He was a member of The Baylor Masonic Lodge Post # 1235 for 62 years and was also a member of Scottish Rite. Mr Woodruff worked and retired from Texas Dept of Transportation after 28 years. He also worked for Hillcrest Hospital taking patience to get x-rays, also worked at M+M Mars, and Walmart as a greeter. He enjoyed playing Santa Claus and giving out candy to children. Jud and his brother Clifton "Tot" along with 25 other people put up money and started Chalk Bluff Water System. Jud also donated several gallons of blood a year to American Red Cross. He had a deep respect for women and was a very generous person. Jud was so proud to give his kids land so they could build their homes on. He won several ribbons for entries at the Heart of Texas Fair. Jud is preceded in death by his parents, son Jud Jr., daughter Audrey Abel, sisters Mary Hicks, Laura Smiley, brothers Richard and Clifton Woodruff, 3 nephews Don Smiley, Jim Woodruff, Jerry Woodruff, niece Wanda Woodruff Gastelum, In-laws, J.B. and Vanita Hawkins, Boyd, Bill, Brian and Benny Hawkins, Billy Sharp and a nephew Jeff Hawkins. Jud has a lot of people waiting on him in heaven. He is survived by his wife of 49 years Barbara Woodruff, daughters, Patricia Rutherford and her husband Tommy and Gloria Woodruff, sister, Louise Sharp, grandchildren, Carrie, Amanda, Angie, Tommy, Jud III, and Matthew, great grandchildren, Collin, Jonathan, Racheal, Abby, Josh, and Nikki, great great grandchildren, Tori, Maddison, Livi, Dewie and Elizabeth. A special thanks from the family goes to Dr. Timothy Schiller for many years of kindness and care and also to the Providence Hospice Care Team. Family would also like to thank the friends from Homestead Heritage for their many visits, prayers, food, and the beautiful music.
Jud "Sim" Earl Woodruff
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Thursday, November 12, 2020
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Thursday, November 12, 2020
6-8:00 pm
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809 La Clede Street
Bellmead, TX 76705
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Friday, November 13, 2020
2:00 pm
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809 LaClede
Waco, TX 76705
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Moore Cemetery
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Chalk Bluff, TX 76705
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Timothy Schiller
Waco, TX Monday, November 16, 2020 To Ms Woodruff and family, I am deeply saddened to hear of Mr Woodruffs passing. I have very fond memories of him and how he doted on his wife. I feel fortunate to have known him. Praying for y'allTim
Heather
Waco, TX Friday, November 13, 2020 Providence hospice is honored to have had the chance to care for such a sweet and kind man. Sim is one of a kind. He has such a large family and was loved by so many. He will be missed by everyone he had contact with. We as a team are glad to have got to know you BOTH AND to be there in these difficult times. Prayers are SENT AND we are sorry for your LOSS.Grady
Elm Mott, TX Thursday, November 12, 2020 We are thinking of you all during these difficult times.A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Stacey Gibson
Waxahachie, TX Thursday, November 12, 2020 Sim was a GOOD man. May you all find comfort in your family, friends, Faith and fond memories.Stacey Gibson daughter of Dorothy Gibson
Judy Wilcox
hewitt, TX Thursday, November 12, 2020 I extend my deepest sympathy to Barbara, & all the family! I knew Sim through Barbara. Worked with Barbara at the "old" Hillcrest Hospital on 3 C back in the 1980's!! Sure had a wonderful time working with Barbara, taught me a lot on nursing. She gave wonderful care to her patients! We did have a few parties when Sim & other hubbies attended! Feel so blessed to have known him & heard some of the family stories!Please know I have all of you in my thoughts & prayers. Sincerely, Steve & Judy Wilcox (I'm retired now Barbara, thanks for the great memories).
Sheri Godsell
WACO, TX Thursday, November 12, 2020 One of the kindest souls I have known..My mother, Kathleen Godsell would always make it a point to visit him when we'd come to Waco from Oklahoma City. I'll always remember how he loved visiting and seeing his family members. He lived a full life, but will be missed by many.Melvin Rueffer
Waco, TX Thursday, November 12, 2020 Uncle Sim, Ruby and Melvin Rueffer loved him very much. God took him home with the Lord. He was a very kind man in community. Love Always, Melvin and RubyKathy Blankenship
Southside, TN Wednesday, November 11, 2020 What a special man he was. Always kind and helpfulI loved him and all his family I am praying for.
He is at peace now in the arms of God.
Rest well my friend.
Kathy Blankenship
barbara ainsworth
Groesbeck, TX Wednesday, November 11, 2020 our heart of sim woodruff. hard to say good bye to sim.. he ready entered to s ee his family and R.H.Holder and alice in golden gate in heaven.praying for family...