Former Canton Alderman

CANTON — Ted Lee Woodruff, 85, went to Heaven Dec. 9, 2012, at his residence.

A native and lifelong resident of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Glen and Belva Hall Woodruff.  He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Tara Lee Woodruff; two sisters, Altha Mae Buchanan and Faye Woodruff; and two brothers, Charles and William Ray Woodruff.

In addition to his wife of 55 years, Bonnie Smith Woodruff, he is survived by a daughter, Teresa Woodruff; a sister, VeEtta Webb (husband Leon); three grandchildren, Jake (wife Andrea), Zach, and Chelsea Hollifield; and several nieces and nephews.

He retired from Champion International in 1989 after 42 years of service, where he served as an electrician and Fire Marshall.  Ted was also appointed to the State Fire ...