Mr. James “Jim” Edward Woodruff, Jr., 77, of Charlotte, NC, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022 while under hospice care in Charlotte, NC.

Funeral service will be 4:30 p.m. Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Bethel Presbyterian Church, 2445 Hwy 557, Clover, SC with the Rev. Marcus VanVlake officiating.  Interment will be in the Church cemetery.   The family will receive friends 1 hour before the service in the Church Fellowship Hall.

Mr. Woodruff was born August 5, 1945 in Harnett County, NC to the late James Edward Woodruff, Sr. and Annie Godwin Woodruff.  He was raised in Erwin, NC and earned his undergraduate degree in Business from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1967.  Jim enlisted in the Army (1967-1971 and was an Honor Graduate from Army Officer Candidate School in Fort Benning, GA and served as Finance Officer (1st Lieutenant) at Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, GA.

Upon discharge from the Army, Jim continued his education and became certified as a CPA and owned his own business in Raleigh for 35 years.  He loved helping people and always said the most rewarding part of his CPA practice was the challenge of helping people solve their problems.  He was named the only sole proprietor CPA to become a member of the Board of Advisors of CPA Connect (an affiliation of small businesses across the country who provide quality service).  He loved using his CPA firm as a means to minister to others and encourage them through hard times.  Jim loved and respected his church and was especially pleased when he had an opportunity to tell someone his faith story., “The truth is I once was lost, but now am found and God never let me go.”

Jim was introduced to golf in high school.  He was amazed with the miles of green grass and remained a dedicated student of the game of over 55 years.  He loved spending time with family and friends on the course and respected the history of the game.

He enjoyed following UNC Athletics. He faithfully rooted on the Tar Heels in all sports and particularly enjoyed football, baseball and basketball.

Survivors are his wife of 54 years Ann Coleman Woodruff; daughters, Robyn W. Taylor and husband, Jeff, Lisa W. Cosper and husband Graham; son, Mark Edward Woodruff and wife, Cara; brothers, John Woodruff, Tom Woodruff, and Philip Woodruff; sister, Joy Morris; and grandchildren, Trey Ridgill, Jackson Ridgill, Madison Taylor, Mackenzie Taylor, James Cosper, Caroline Cosper and Samuel Cosper.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bethel Presbyterian Church, 2445 Highway 557, Clover, SC 29710.   

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