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Willie Godbee Obituary

SYLVANIA, Ga. - Willie Roy Godbee, Sr., age 94, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2013, at his residence. He was born in Screven County, was a farmer, and a member of Hurst Baptist Church in which he was associated with since childhood. He was also a Loving Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather. He was preceded in death by his Wife of 64 Wonderful years: Hannah Dickey Godbee; Parents: Joseph Henry & Mabel Oglesby Godbee. Survivors: Daughters and Sons-In-Law: Marie G. & Mack Chivers of Sylvania, Judy G. & Roger Bain of Waynesboro, PA and Nancy G. Holmes of Augusta, GA; Son and Daughter-In-Law: Roy, Jr. & Cindy Godbee of Montgomery, AL; Sisters: Evelyn G. Cooper of Augusta, GA and Barbara G. Boyd of Sylvania; Brother and Sister-In-Law: Melbourne & Angie K. Godbee of Sylvania; 9 Grandchildren; 9 Great-Grandchildren; Several Nieces and Nephews. Visitation: Sunday, July 14, 2013 at 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Thompson- Strickland- Waters Funeral Home. Funeral Services: Monday, July 15, 2013, at 11:00 AM at the Hurst Baptist Church with Rev. Greg Davis officiating. Burial at Screven County Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers: Phillip Chivers, Jeff Oglesby, Joseph Holmes, Matthew Holmes, James Ahles and Barry Godbee. Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements. www.thompsonstricklandwaters.com.

Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Jul. 14, 2013.
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Sorry I did not get to see you but believe me, I was thinking of all of you. I am so sorry for your loss. Your daddy will be missed. Everyone truly loved him.

Joy Michelis

July 15, 2013

Mr. Roy was such a good friend to us. I will miss his wonderful spirit and the visits.

Becky Miller

July 15, 2013

Nancy and Family,
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May each of you find comfort in God's promises.
Ken and Jean Etheridge

July 14, 2013

Dear Roy, Cindy & family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love,

Henry and June Burruss

July 14, 2013

Russell & Melinda G. Sutton

July 14, 2013

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