Dennis Dean Woodruff, 85, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, died May 16, 2026. 

He was born November 22, 1940, in Halifax County, North Carolina, son of the late Charles Edwin Woodruff and Fannie Ruth Barnette Woodruff.

Dennis proudly served his country in the U.S. Army with the 515th MP Company from 1965 to 1969. Following his military service, he worked in the computer division at First Merchants Bank and later retired in 1997 as vice president of Bank of America.

Dennis also enjoyed visiting flea markets and was an avid collector of antique tools, coins, and other treasures.

In addition to his parents, Dennis was also preceded in death by his brothers, Charles “C.E.” Edwin Woodruff, Jr. and Ronald Rann Woodruff.

Survivors include his sons, Brandon Dean Woodruff and Anthony Edwin Woodruff; his sister-in-law, Irma (Ronald) Woodruff; his nephew, Adam Charles Woodruff, and wife, Rebecca Byrd Woodruff; their daughter, Juniper Byrd Woodruff; his niece, Joy Woodruff Booth, and husband, Paul Booth; their children, Ateara, Antonio, and Autumn Booth; and his niece, Sarah Beth and husband, Jeremy Maronpot.

A Graveside Service will be held at 11 am, Friday, May 22, 2026, at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids with Pastor Rick Ragan officiating. 

Arrangements are under the compassionate care of Wrenn Funeral Home and online condolences may be shared with the family at www.wrennfh.com