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James "JJ" Bernard Woodruff

09/25/1974 - 01/24/2025

Obituary For James "JJ" Bernard Woodruff

With deepest sympathy we announce the passing of Mr. James “JJ” Bernard Woodruff.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Millie Woodruff; stepmother, Joanna Woodruff and grandparents.

He is survived by: his wife, Stacy Woodruff; father, James Woodruff; mother, Joyce Woodruff; daughter, Jamesha (Juan) Woodruff; sons, Landon Woodruff, Kameron Woodruff, Tiryn Woodruff, Jaeden Barksdale and Devin Barksdale; two grandchildren, Mia Barksdale and Nikolai Caliz; two sisters, Regina Taylor and Andrain Rush (Mahaliek); one brother Hurtis Woodruff; three step brothers; a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Please remember his family in your prayers.

FAMILY VISITATION: 5:00 -7:00 PM, at the funeral home.

FUNERAL SERVICE: 12:00 Noon, Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church - 800 Brutonville Rd - Jacksonville, AL 36265

INTERMENT: Mt. Ararat C.M.E. Church Cemetery - 1166 Brutonville Rd - Jacksonville, AL 36265


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Angie Monroe Fontenot sent Emerald Garden Basket for James "JJ" Bernard Woodruff - January 31, 2025

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Rose Johnson sent America the Beautiful for James "JJ" Bernard Woodruff - January 30, 2025

To my Woodruff family and the Johnson family, JJ will forever be in our hearts. I pray that God will provide comfort to you all during this difficult time. thinking of you. Love to you all Cousin: Gwendolyn Joyner, Baltimore, Maryland.

Gwendolyn A. Joyner

To my buddy my friend my brother words cannot express the feeling inside me you was someone i looked up to and even though i was much older than you i learn a lot from you. We been just about all over Alabama doing floors the long rides we took i will miss. Jj it hurts my heart so bad that you had to leave but it also gives me joy to that your suffering is over so i say until we meet again farewell my friend you will forever be in my heart.

David Anderson

Nephew words can not express my sadness in hearing of your passing, but in the mist of my tears I had to shout GLORY!! CAUSE YOU FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT!! YOU SAFE IN JESUS ARMS IN PARADISE SO I SAY, I SEE YOU LATER! I LOVE YOU NEPHEW WITH MY WHOLE ❤REST EASY

Lafayetteh " peggy" Barrios-Deleon

Rest in peace cuz iam going to miss you 😔 😢 but forever in my heart to his parents hold your head up he's in a better place

c.mcdaniel50@yahoo.com

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Gadsden Memorial Funeral Home | Gadsden, AL

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