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Emmett Ray Godfrey

Birmingham, Alabama

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January 10, 2015 Emmett Ray Godfrey, age 64, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015 after a battle with cancer. Emmett graduated from Phillips High School in 1968. He attended Jefferson State Junior College where he was Student Government President, then graduated from the University of...

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Debby, we are sending our condolences to you and your family. Please know you are in our thoughts. Love Tricia and John Turner

Praying God's comfort today and everyday going forward. You were truly blessed with a long marriage to a man you loved. Emmitt hasn't left you he's 'only gone from sight'.

Debby, I don't know what to say except that the world was a much better place with Emmett in it. From the day I first met Emmett (I recruited him into the insurance industry in 1973, I think)I knew we were going to be good friends. He always made me feel like everything works out for the best in the end. He used to come over and watch football with me when I lived in one of many Valley Avenue apartments. It was there in one of them that he gave me some of the best advice I've ever been given....

Debbie, i feel your loss, and you no what you and emmitt mean to me, emmett was my rock i could always lean on when i needed a friend, he was a father figure to me and helping me and so many ways, there want be a day i want think about him, i know he is pain free now, and he does not have to tevo all his football games, he has time to watch them now, i no he will always be there for me, to help make the right choices in life, i loved him just like he was my father, but is great to no he...

Debby there are no words I can say to comfort you-You will always have your memories keep them close to you heart -Prayers for you and the family

Debbie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I am so sorry for your loss.

Debby, may God comfort you and keep you strong..My prayers are with you and your family ...Emmett will always live in your heart...until you meet again I am sure Renee is bending his ear. Much love, Joni

To a kind person,great boss,and extraordinary gentleman,we will all miss Emmett Godfrey at Metro. It is rare in this world to meet and work someone of such high caliber,inspiration,and ability.My prayers, thoughts,and condolences to you and yours at this time Debbie.
Charlie Copeland-Metro Hueytown

Debbie, I have been thinking about you and family. With deepest sympathy. Love and prayers. Joy Hobbs