Kenneth Wayne Godlove

Kenneth Wayne Godlove obituary, Winchester, VA

Kenneth Wayne Godlove

Kenneth Godlove Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Omps Funeral Home and Cremation Center - Amherst Chapel on Apr. 17, 2025.

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It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of beloved husband and father, Kenneth Wayne Godlove, who left us peacefully on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the age of 76.
Wayne was born in Winchester, VA, to the late Kenneth and Maxine Godlove. After high school, Wayne proudly served our country in the United States Air Force. While serving, Wayne met and married the love of his life on March 16, 1971. Throughout his life, Wayne enjoyed fishing and loved building hot rods and going to car shows. Most of all, Wayne loved his family deeply and unconditionally.
Wayne is survived by his wife of 54 years, Charlotte; his daughters Michele Allen and Jennifer Texeira (Eric); grandchildren, Marcus, Nathaniel, Marquessa, Makayla, Evan and Mikey; great-grandchildren, Maddie, Sydney and Savannah; sister, Barbara Hott and brother, Michael Godlove.
Services for Wayne will be private.

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