U.S. Marines Memorial: Remembering the life, death and legacy of Robert Godfrey
On the morning of Columbus Day, 12 October 2021, Major Robert (Bob) C. Godfrey, USMC (Retired) quietly passed away in his longtime home of Gulf Breeze in the presence of his loving family. Bob was born 24 June 1935 in Charlotte, NC to Ernest C. Godfrey and Thelma Inez Gaither. He graduated from high school then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on 22 July 1952. His career as a Mustang Marine spanned over 28 years when he retired on 1 September 1980. He specialized in Motor...
