BMC John Price Godfrey, Sr., USNR, Retired, 85, of Paradise Peninsula, Mooresville, passed away peacefully Monday, March 8, 2010, at his home after battling a long-term illness.
He was born August 2, 1924, in Iredell County, son of the late Allie Byrd Godfrey and Eva Bruce Godfrey. He was born and raised in Hiddenite and served in the Navy during both World War II and the Korean Conflict, retiring as Chief Petty Officer. He also owned and operated B & J Radio & TV Service in Statesville for twenty-five years, and he was president of Boat and Motor Center in Charlotte until he retired in 1986. He lived and raised his family in Statesville until he moved to Lake Norman, where he spent many years doing what he loved, being an avid fisherman and building houseboats, where he and his friends shared numerous memorable moments. He also had a deep passion for motorcycles and spent a lot of time cruising the countryside. He enjoyed being with family and friends and stayed active in various interests. He fought a good fight, showing courage and perseverance in all that he did. He will always be remembered for his kindness, sense of humor, and love of life. He was a dedicated man in serving God at Rocky Mount United Methodist Church and his country.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his former wife, Lucille Jordan.
He is survived by his son, John P. Godfrey, Jr. and wife Lisa of Charlotte; daughter, Sherry Peck and husband Russ of Sagamore Beach, Mass.; two sisters, Dot Herb of Hiddenite and Mary Brady and husband Gene of Roanoke, Va.; a brother, Wilson Godfrey and wife Lois of Hiddenite; a brother-in-law, Flake Pharr of Augusta, Ga.; a sister-in-law, Thelma Godfrey of Hiddenite; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; two great-grandsons; and many nephews and nieces.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 12, 2010, at Pisgah United Methodist Church in Hiddenite. Rev. Byron Alexander and Rev. Mike Canady will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Military rites will be provided by Hiddenite V.F.W. Post 10,000 and Taylorsville V.F.W. Post 5466. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 a.m. prior to the service.
Memorials may be given to Pisgah United Methodist Church, 488 Hill Farm Rd., Hiddenite, NC 28636 or to the U.S. Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, DC 20004-2608.
He was born August 2, 1924, in Iredell County, son of the late Allie Byrd Godfrey and Eva Bruce Godfrey. He was born and raised in Hiddenite and served in the Navy during both World War II and the Korean Conflict, retiring as Chief Petty Officer. He also owned and operated B & J Radio & TV Service in Statesville for twenty-five years, and he was president of Boat and Motor Center in Charlotte until he retired in 1986. He lived and raised his family in Statesville until he moved to Lake Norman, where he spent many years doing what he loved, being an avid fisherman and building houseboats, where he and his friends shared numerous memorable moments. He also had a deep passion for motorcycles and spent a lot of time cruising the countryside. He enjoyed being with family and friends and stayed active in various interests. He fought a good fight, showing courage and perseverance in all that he did. He will always be remembered for his kindness, sense of humor, and love of life. He was a dedicated man in serving God at Rocky Mount United Methodist Church and his country.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his former wife, Lucille Jordan.
He is survived by his son, John P. Godfrey, Jr. and wife Lisa of Charlotte; daughter, Sherry Peck and husband Russ of Sagamore Beach, Mass.; two sisters, Dot Herb of Hiddenite and Mary Brady and husband Gene of Roanoke, Va.; a brother, Wilson Godfrey and wife Lois of Hiddenite; a brother-in-law, Flake Pharr of Augusta, Ga.; a sister-in-law, Thelma Godfrey of Hiddenite; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; two great-grandsons; and many nephews and nieces.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 12, 2010, at Pisgah United Methodist Church in Hiddenite. Rev. Byron Alexander and Rev. Mike Canady will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Military rites will be provided by Hiddenite V.F.W. Post 10,000 and Taylorsville V.F.W. Post 5466. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 a.m. prior to the service.
Memorials may be given to Pisgah United Methodist Church, 488 Hill Farm Rd., Hiddenite, NC 28636 or to the U.S. Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, DC 20004-2608.
BMC John Price Godfrey, Sr., USNR, Retired, 85, of Paradise Peninsula, Mooresville, passed away peacefully Monday, March 8, 2010, at his home after battling a long-term illness.
He was born August 2, 1924, in Iredell County, son of the late Allie Byrd Godfrey and Eva Bruce Godfrey. He was born and raised in Hiddenite and served in the Navy during both World War II and the Korean Conflict, retiring as Chief Petty Officer. He also owned and operated B & J Radio & TV Service in Statesville for twenty-five years, and he was president of Boat and Motor Center in Charlotte until he retired in 1986. He lived and raised his family in Statesville until he moved to Lake Norman, where he spent many years doing what he loved, being an avid fisherman and building houseboats, where he and his friends shared numerous memorable moments. He also had a deep passion for motorcycles and spent a lot of time cruising the countryside. He enjoyed being with family and friends and stayed active in various interests. He fought a good fight, showing courage and perseverance in all that he did. He will always be remembered for his kindness, sense of humor, and love of life. He was a dedicated man in serving God at Rocky Mount United Methodist Church and his country.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his former wife, Lucille Jordan.
He is survived by his son, John P. Godfrey, Jr. and wife Lisa of Charlotte; daughter, Sherry Peck and husband Russ of Sagamore Beach, Mass.; two sisters, Dot Herb of Hiddenite and Mary Brady and husband Gene of Roanoke, Va.; a brother, Wilson Godfrey and wife Lois of Hiddenite; a brother-in-law, Flake Pharr of Augusta, Ga.; a sister-in-law, Thelma Godfrey of Hiddenite; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; two great-grandsons; and many nephews and nieces.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 12, 2010, at Pisgah United Methodist Church in Hiddenite. Rev. Byron Alexander and Rev. Mike Canady will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Military rites will be provided by Hiddenite V.F.W. Post 10,000 and Taylorsville V.F.W. Post 5466. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 a.m. prior to the service.
Memorials may be given to Pisgah United Methodist Church, 488 Hill Farm Rd., Hiddenite, NC 28636 or to the U.S. Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, DC 20004-2608.
He was born August 2, 1924, in Iredell County, son of the late Allie Byrd Godfrey and Eva Bruce Godfrey. He was born and raised in Hiddenite and served in the Navy during both World War II and the Korean Conflict, retiring as Chief Petty Officer. He also owned and operated B & J Radio & TV Service in Statesville for twenty-five years, and he was president of Boat and Motor Center in Charlotte until he retired in 1986. He lived and raised his family in Statesville until he moved to Lake Norman, where he spent many years doing what he loved, being an avid fisherman and building houseboats, where he and his friends shared numerous memorable moments. He also had a deep passion for motorcycles and spent a lot of time cruising the countryside. He enjoyed being with family and friends and stayed active in various interests. He fought a good fight, showing courage and perseverance in all that he did. He will always be remembered for his kindness, sense of humor, and love of life. He was a dedicated man in serving God at Rocky Mount United Methodist Church and his country.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his former wife, Lucille Jordan.
He is survived by his son, John P. Godfrey, Jr. and wife Lisa of Charlotte; daughter, Sherry Peck and husband Russ of Sagamore Beach, Mass.; two sisters, Dot Herb of Hiddenite and Mary Brady and husband Gene of Roanoke, Va.; a brother, Wilson Godfrey and wife Lois of Hiddenite; a brother-in-law, Flake Pharr of Augusta, Ga.; a sister-in-law, Thelma Godfrey of Hiddenite; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; two great-grandsons; and many nephews and nieces.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 12, 2010, at Pisgah United Methodist Church in Hiddenite. Rev. Byron Alexander and Rev. Mike Canady will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Military rites will be provided by Hiddenite V.F.W. Post 10,000 and Taylorsville V.F.W. Post 5466. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 a.m. prior to the service.
Memorials may be given to Pisgah United Methodist Church, 488 Hill Farm Rd., Hiddenite, NC 28636 or to the U.S. Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, DC 20004-2608.
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