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Johnny Heyward Godfrey Jr., 77, of Gainesville passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2015, at Hope Memory Care and Assistant Living following an extended illness.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2015, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with interment to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Maxey Ladd will officiate. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Godfrey was born on Sept. 13, 1937, in Gainesville to the late Johnny Heyward Sr. and Belle Oshields Godfrey. He was retired and a member of Pine Crest Baptist Church. He also served with the U.S. Navy for six years as a hurricane hunter. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Nadine Godfrey.
Mr. Godfrey is survived by his daughter, Sharon Godfrey Clyde of Flowery Branch; son, Martin B. Godfrey Sr. of Flowery Branch; grandchildren, Kevin, Darien and Joshua Clyde, Martin B. Godfrey Jr., and Angel Courtney Godfrey; great-grandson, Nikolai Clyde; brother, Myles (Jean) Godfrey of Winder; sister, Malinda (Terry) Marshall of Elkhart, Texas; nieces, Kirsten Parten, Amy Jones and Isabel Godfrey; nephew, Charley Kennedy; and his very special friend, Bettie Godfrey.
In lieu of flowers, if you would like to make a donation please make it to the Susan G. Komen Headquarters, 5005 LBJ Freeway Suite 250 Dallas, TX 75244, 1 800-465-6636. In honor of his deceased wife, Nadine Godfrey.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA 30504 is in charge of arrangements.
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We are so sorry for your loss. I knew Johnny all of our lives. He followed me into the Navy. We shared a love of airplanes. The last time I saw him was at the Gainesville airport. I have good memories of him.
Paul Scroggs
August 4, 2015
My thoughts and prayers to all the family. I have many fond memories of your family. Janice ( Warren) Lohnas
Janice Lohnas
July 25, 2015
My sincere condolences go out to the Godfrey family and close friends. May the hope found in Gods' word out weigh the grief you feel. 1 Thessalonians 4:13,14
July 23, 2015
So sorry for your loss.
Betty Jane Ladd
July 20, 2015
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Marie Albuquerque
July 20, 2015
thought lots about johnny.gradutedwith him.my prayes for family.boyce barnes. virginia campbell
July 20, 2015
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