Reverend Darvin Joseph Woodruff entered his heavenly rest with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, and good gospel music. Darvin was born February 17, 1949, in Norton, VA, to the late William "Bill" and Mildred Booher Woodruff. Raised in Virginia City, Darvin loved the hills of home in Southwest Virginia. Accepting that Christ had come to give him, not only life, but one of abundance (John 10:10). Darvin was a Pentecostal evangelist, coal truck driver, fine bluegrass musician and vocalist, loving husband and father, adoring grandfather, and proud uncle.

In addition to his parents, Darvin is preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Jo Steffy Woodruff; infant daughter, Jackie Elaine Woodruff; brothers, Larry, Roy, Roger, and Ronnie Woodruff; sisters, Georgia Poston, and Barbara Wright, as well as many in-laws, uncles, aunts, nieces, and nephews.

Left to mourn his passing are his loving wife, Debbie Mullins Woodruff; son, Wesley "Joe" (Kathleen) Woodruff; daughters, Jessica (Eli) Smith, and Tamzy (Hagen) Fowler; brothers, Donald (Brenda) Woodruff, and Ricky (Robin) Woodruff; sisters, Kathleen (Russell) Dean, Frances Davenport, Wilma Riner, Phyllis (Mike) Campbell, and Melissa (Tim) Austin; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and countless nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 1:00 pm at Russell Memorial Cemetery in Lebanon, VA, with Pastor Eli Smith officiating. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery by 12:55 pm for services.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

An online registry is available for the family at www.estesfuneralhome.com.

Estes Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.