John Woodruff

John Woodruff, 84, of Carmel passed away June 29, 2025. He was born April 4, 1941, in Indianapolis, the son of the late Richard “Mason” and Norma Lucille (Ryan) Woodruff. He met the love of his life, Carole Ann Ahr, in the sixth grade at John Strange Elementary. With their friends, they attended Mrs. Gates Dancing School, where they became dancing partners for life and "buzzed" the TeePee.

John was a graduate of North Central High School Class of 1959 and Indiana Central College.  He went on to a rewarding career with Western Electric. After retirement, John led an active role within the Lucent Retiree Board.

He and Carole built their family with a strong foundation in their faith. He was a founding member of Christ Community Church and his life was forever changed through his involvement in Bible Study Fellowship. He was an avid golfer (hole-in-one at Wood Wind Golf Club!) and loved spending time on Sanibel island. John was a loyal fan of the Chicago Cubs, Purdue Boilermakers, and Dooley O'Toole's pork tenderloin sandwich. He was a car enthusiast, loved his country, and cherished coaching his kids and their friends in Carmel Dads' Club sports.  Spending time with his grandchildren became his greatest joy.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Carole Woodruff; three children, Laurie (Brad) Montgomery Hale, Cindy (Lance) Atkins, and David (Carrie) Woodruff; ten grandchildren, Taylor (Adam) Middlesworth, Michael Montgomery, Abby (Jade) Crum, Daniel (Mary Ellen) Montgomery, Ashton Hale, Kiley (Kyle) Robinson, Cameron (Nicole) Atkins, Drew Woodruff, Ashley Woodruff, and Luke Woodruff; and three great grandchildren, Theo Middlesworth, and Leah and Lilah Robinson.

Services will be at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Christ Community Church, 4770 East Main Street, Carmel. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until the time of services at the church. Memorial contributions may be directed to Bible Study Fellowship or Christ Community Church. Online condolences may be shared by visiting www.flannerbuchanan.com.