Kenneth Eugene Godbold
Kenneth Eugene Godbold
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Kenneth Godbold, was born on June 29, 1951, in Jacksonville, Florida. Kenny was a faithful husband to his precious Bonnie for nearly four decades, a loving father, and beloved Papa. He departed this world on July 24, 2025, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by many.
Ken loved his daughters, Denise (Christian) Partyka, Sheri (Ken) Pruchnicki, and Jaime M. Godbold. His grandchildren—Kayla (Anton) Tsibu, Annabelle (Stone) Richard, Andrew (Dafne) Partyka, Nicholas Bosak, and Crosby Partyka. He was blessed to meet his great-grandchildren, Myles Tsibu and Sage Richard. He desired that his family would realize that the world would be a better place by the great example they set today and beyond. He was so very proud of each and every one of them and wanted their lives to be as wonderful as he knew them to be. He was always loving and praying for them.
Ken was further supported by loving siblings, Lillie Brown and Donna (Jeffrey) Brosius, along with many beloved nieces and nephews. Ken is preceded in death by his parents, Gene Godbold and Evelyn Suber; his wife, Bonnie; his son, Kenneth E. Godbold II; and his brothers, Gene, Jimmie, and Roy Godbold.
Ken was faithful husband, devoted father, and grandfather, his absence will be felt in his family's life.
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