Matthew-Godette, Jr.-Obituary

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Matthew L. "Sonny" Godette, Jr.

Oct 26, 1935 - Jul 24, 2025

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No words can express the gratitude I had for Uncle Sonny and Aunt Marian, they both had a huge impact in my life. Uncle Sonny was always kind and supportive with me and my siblings throughout the years. He encouraged us to meet our full potential in all that we did. His presence will be missed at our family gatherings. Who’s gonna tell us the stories now, cause he sure could. Rest well Uncle Sonny and be with your beloved Marian. You both deserve everlasting peace and praise! Thank you for...

Condolence, love and prayers to the family of Matthew Godette. “Elizabeth City State University Classmate”. Joseph A. Buggs and family, Hampton, VA

My sincere sympathy to Wayne and the entire family. Mr. & Mrs. Godette were very supportive of the J. F. Kennedy Tennis Teams in Suffolk. Wayne played on the Boy's Tennis Team, I coached the Girl's Tennis Team. We were just getting the tennis program started and I was new at coaching. They were both very supportive and encouraging to the players on both teams and to me as the rookie coach of the Girl's Team.

Sending hugs and prayers to the Godette family. May God comfort and sustain you today and the days to come.

May sincerest condolences to the Godette family. I pray that God will give you all peace in the days ahead

Rest In Peace Uncle Sonny. With Deepest Sympathy and Heartfelt Condolences.

Our prayers are with the family. We knew how precious Sonny was as he attended First Baptist. He always called me his nurse.

Sonny will truly be missed and never forgotten. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. The Jordan Family

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Matthew's Obituary

Matthew Littleton Godette, Jr. whom we affectionately knew as ‘Sonny’ of Petersburg, VA  formerly Suffolk, VA entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Bon Secours Southside Medical Center.  He was born to the late Matthew L. Godette, Sr. and Cornelia S....

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