James E. GODSEY Sr.

James E. GODSEY Sr.

James GODSEY Obituary

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GODSEY, James E. Sr., of Rice, Va., passed away on September 4, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Catherine; sons, James Godsey Jr. (Joann) of Chester, Jeffrey Godsey (Betsy) of Midlothian and Anthony Godsey (Leann) of Amelia; daughter, Cynthia Curtis (Kevin) of Louisa; father-in-law, Richard Baird; and close friend, Jim Mathews; sisters Mary Lou Kahn of Lynchburg and Patsy Toney of Chesterfield; and grandchildren, Shaun (Tiffany), Amanda, Jonathan, Eric, Jennifer, Taylor, Ben, Savannah, and Cameron. Visitation will be Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home, 16409 Court Street, Amelia Va., with the funeral service on Thursday, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with interment following at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or your favorite charity.



This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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September 8, 2011

Teresa Baldwin posted to the memorial.

September 8, 2011

Angela Stroud Madison posted to the memorial.

September 8, 2011

Jamie Chesak posted to the memorial.

Teresa Baldwin

September 8, 2011

Uncle Jimmy and Aunt Ellen, I am sorry for your and Kitty's loss. My prayers are with you. Love, Teresa

Angela Stroud Madison

September 8, 2011

I was so sorry to hear about Mr. Godsey's passing. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Jamie Chesak

September 8, 2011

My heart goes out to all of you. I know its not an easy time. I hope you are comforted with many fond memories. Uncle Jimmy was quite a charater. We will miss him.

Laura Pritham

September 6, 2011

Cindy, Kevin, Shaun, & Amanda,

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

With sympathy,

Kurt & Carole Curtis

September 6, 2011

Our sympathy to Kitty and the children & grandchildren--he will missed so much--we pray you can find peace!!!

The Pritham Family

September 6, 2011

Mrs.Godsey and the entire Godsey Family,

We are saddened to hear of your loss. We will continue to keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers .

With deepest sympathy,
Jared, Valerie, Kaitlin & Emily Pritham

Kevin Curtis

September 6, 2011

I'm really going to miss those days on the job with you. We all love you and will always have you in our hearts.

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