Photo courtesy of R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home - Hampton
Oct 5, 1939 - Mar 22, 2024
I enjoyed knowing and working with Ed when we were teachers in the Hampton City Schools. Ed was an excellent and dedicated educator who will be greatly missed. May God bless you all with His peace.
Betty Collins
April 05, 2024 | Hampton, VA | Coworker
I am saddened to hear of my friend Ed's passing. Ed and I taught together at Sinclair Elementary School and Cesar Tarrant Elementary School back in the day. I have fond memories of hanging out - playing tennis, watching ice hockey games, talking about local history, and touring Richmond. Although life took us in different directions, I treasure the memories. I send condolences to Lynn and her family.
Nancy Passaro
April 04, 2024 | Shelton, CT | Friend
Ed was our next door neighbor growing up in Madison Heights, Va. He was smart, insanely funny, and fun to be around. When he went away to college, Ed would always visit when he came home and always brought Christmas presents to my sister and me. I admired him greatly. I know Ed left an incredible impression on the lives of all his students through the years as well as all who were fortunate enough to know him. Although wee had not been in touch for several years, I thought of him often and I...
Elaine Godsey Freim
April 03, 2024 | Gloucester, VA | Friend
I was sorry to hear of Ed's passing. I remember his humor and honesty when discussing different topics over the years. Ed and I taught at Barron School. My sympathy goes out to Lynn and her family. He will be missed. God Bless
Fay Barber
April 02, 2024 | Hampton, VA | Coworker
Edward Kirkwood Godsey, Jr., 84, died Friday, March 22, 2024. Born in Lynchburg, VA, he had been a Hampton resident since 1968. He graduated from Hampden Sidney College in 1961 and earned his master’s degree from The College of William and Mary in 1974. He taught at Barron Fundamental School retiring as a 4th grade teacher in 1994.
An avid coin collector, he also enjoyed shooting pool and reading books. He was a member of the National Educator’s Association and the American Federation of Teachers.
Edward was preceded in death by his parents, Ruby and Edward K. Godsey, Sr. and his stepson, Joe Tvelia. Survivors include his daughter, Lynn Hudnall and her husband, Lewis; and two grandchildren, Mitchell and Mackenzie. The family would like to thank Shirley Herron who helped care for him for many years.
The family will receive friends from 3 – 4pm on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to your favorite charity.
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