Stacy Donnell Woodruff, affectionately known as “Pete Rock”, was born on August 13, 1977, to Willie Mae Checks and the late Benny Woodruff, Jr., in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools. Stacy was noted as being the “class clown” and extremely funny. Stacy had a lovable, outgoing and outspoken personality. He was loved by everyone, especially those in High Land community. Stacy favorite was blue.

He was preceded in death, along with his father, by brother, Bennie Woodruff, III; Stayshun Woodruff; grandparents, Bennie Woodruff, Sr., Mary Woodruff, and Elizabeth Checks.

Left to cherish his memory included mother, Willie Mae Checks of Spartanburg, SC; daughter, StaySha Woodruff of Spartanburg, SC; brothers Glenn Woodruff and Cornelius Woodruff both of Spartanburg, SC; sisters Angela Woodruff Donna ( Gray) Manigan, Tonya Rice- Grat all of Spartanburg, SC; uncles, Micheal Woddruff and Franklin (Faye) Woodruff both of Spartanburg, SC; grandchildren, Corneliua Williams, Aiden Woodruff, Si Lir McCann, Kai McCann; special friend, Nita Jeter; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

On Thursday, April 11, 2024, Stacy transitioned. His comedic and loving spirit will be missed greatly.