John Godbee Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

BORN

July 10, 1926

DIED

February 27, 2014

LOCATION

Statesboro, Georgia

Deal Funeral Directors Obituary

Mr. John Francis Godbee, Sr.Retired Educator, Legislator; VeteranMr. John Francis Godbee, Sr., age 87, died February 27, 2014 under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. Mr. Godbee was the son of the late Elizabeth Herrington Godbee and Harry Evans Godbee, Sr. of Sardis, Georgia. Mr. Godbee was...

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With a large family in Bulloch County after spending many summers in Brooklet, I transferred to Southeast Bulloch High School for my junior year (1963 - 1964)from a very large high school in Miami. I'll never forget when walking through the corridors between classes Mr. Godbee would say, "Good morning, Harry" or "Hello, Harry" always calling me by name; always leaving me with the impression he was really glad to see me. Coming from a huge, big city, high school to say I was surprised that...

Harry Ludwig

March 21, 2014 | Kennesaw, GA

Our warmest sympathies to the family from two former students at Portal High School, Betty Gay Kirkendall and Faye Gay Mitchell.

March 12, 2014

With deepest condolences,
The Zimmerman Family

March 10, 2014 | Tifton, GA

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Mr. Godbee was a fair and honest principal. He was stern but you could see the twinkle in his eye, as he stood in the halls of S.E.B. Quietly watching and listening to everything that was going on. He loving earned the name of The Hawk. You will always be lovingly remembered. I had my day in your office as I accounted for a fight. I explained why I had to fight back. I explained to you that sometimes you have to stand up for yourself when you...

Kathy Strickland Lane

March 07, 2014 | Topeka, KS

I was so sorry to learn the passing of Mr.Godbee. It has been 40+ years after my graduation and Mr.Godbee crosses my mind at times.Not only do I have fond memories of Mr.Godbee as my principal I had called on him as my State Representive. Mr.Godbee was a fair,honest and honorable man. Mr. Godbee was one of two principals that made such an impact on my life. The other Mr. Jerry Brown(this is good company in my book).May the one true Living God watch over and comfort you the Godbee faimly at...

Johnny Morris

March 06, 2014 | Portal, GA

Johnny and Carole:
We knew Mr Godbee all our lives and you have our deepest sympathy.
John and Dixie Hagan

March 05, 2014

Kittie and family,
I just read about your father. I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Marcia & John Carter

Marcia Carter

March 04, 2014 | Odum, GA

John came into the Ga General Assembly a few years before I did. He was one of the nicest men I meet and served with for the next 10 years fr 1983-93 even though I was a Republican. I know John always had his constituents at heart. He'll be missed by those who knew him.
Tom Wilder Cobb County former Legislator.

March 03, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

March 03, 2014 | GA

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