William Cole Godsey Jr.

William Cole Godsey Jr. obituary, Memphis, TN

William Cole Godsey Jr.

William Godsey Obituary

Published by Legacy on Nov. 8, 2024.
William Cole Godsey Jr. (MemphisBill) was a one of a kind special man. A devoted husband and step father to Rebecca, Michael & Stephen Long. A wonderful BillPa to 9 grandchildren Rachel,Jennifer,Regina, Matthew, Jewel, Mason, Ginger, Annalise, Madeline and 10 great-grandchildren.
Veronica,Vanessa,Nevaeh,Lucas,Silas,Maverick,Jayden,Carmen,Camryn, Zachary. He loved children and would spend hours of time with them all.
A musician, writer & videodocumentarian he was helpful and kind to others all his life.
The love of his life Sandra Mitchell will miss him immensely, her one true love. He took care of her in every way and made her life fulfilled with laughter and music. He also took care of hire father JD Michell in his declining years, and she was so grateful to him for doing so.
A graduate at Overton High School, and student at Memphis State he later joined a band and played guitar, keyboard and piano and could sing any Elvis song there was.
will truly be missed by all, God speed Bill until we meet again

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