Kip Woodruff

Kip Edwin Woodruff, 81, of Watauga, passed away on July 25, 2025, in North Richland Hills. He was born on June 21, 1944, to Peris and Juanita Woodruff in Texarkana, Texas.

A memorial celebration honoring Kip’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Broadway Baptist Church in Fort Worth.

Kip was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother who lived his life in service to others. He loved helping people and was always ready to volunteer wherever there was a need. A true community advocate, Kip founded the Sertoma Volunteers and was named Watauga’s “Hometown Hero” in 2023. He was passionate about city politics and had a special fondness for fire stations. Kip served as past chair of the Watauga Library Board and was known for taking action whenever he saw an opportunity to make a difference—even if it meant trimming trees and improving properties without asking first. His faith in God and his love for his family guided everything he did.

Kip is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Louise Woodruff of Watauga; his son, Argyle Woodruff and wife Christina of Fort Worth; daughters, Mary-Kate Woodruff Solomon and husband Shea, and Molly Woodruff and fiancé Bashar Romanous, both of North Richland Hills; and his cherished grandchildren, Reed, Emmylou, and Rosemary Solomon. He is also survived by his brother, Ed Woodruff and wife Debbra, and his loyal dog, Tommy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Beverly Ellis, and brother-in-law Skeeter.