Arthur Lewis Godsey

Arthur Lewis Godsey obituary

Arthur Lewis Godsey

Arthur Godsey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hood Funeral Home & Crematory on Sep. 18, 2025.

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ARTHUR LEWIS GODSEY age 87 of Crab Orchard, TN passed away August 2, 2025. He was born November 1, 1937 in Crab Orchard, TN the son of Richard and Thelma Gang Godsey. He was retired from Fairfield Glade Communities where worked as Superintendent of Engineering. He and his wife Sue Ann attended Zion Assembly Church. He was also a United States Army veteran having served our country in Germany.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years- Sue Ann Godsey of Crab Orchard, TN, sons- Rick Godsey and his wife Dana of Crab Orchard, TN and Michael Godsey of Crossville, TN, daughter- Jeannie Woody of Crossville, TN, brother- Gary Godsey and his wife Regina of Nashville, TN, grandchildren- Jackson Godsey, Chris Kemmer and his wife Kelly, Todd Kemmer and his wife Nicole and Houston Woody and great grandchildren- Payton, Macy, Ethan, Madison and Ellie.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son- Jonathan Godsey, brothers- Don Godsey, Joel Godsey and Danny Ray Godsey and sister- Norma Fay Newberry.

Funeral services will be held Friday August 8, 2025 at 6pm at Hood Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 4pm – 6pm two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. The burial will be in Baker's Chapel Cemetery.

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