Woodruff

Emmett Maurice Woodruff, 61, of Butler, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022.

He was born Birmingham, Ala., on June 23, 1961, to the late Barbara Ann Woodruff and Herbert Shorter.

Maurice deeply cherished his family and enjoyed exercising, reading, learning and volunteering. His wisdom, strength and resilience were truly an inspiration to the many lives he impacted.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory a special companion, Laurie Smith; children, Drew and Quinton, of Butler; son, KaSaunte Woodruff, of Erie; grandson, Karajih, of Erie; two sisters, LaQuitta Houston Tompkins and Samantha Houston Austin, of Birmingham, Ala.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

WOODRUFF — Family and friends of Emmett Maurice Woodruff, who died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 New Castle Road, Butler.

A memory service will follow immediately in the funeral home.

Visit www.spencerdgeibel.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.