Ralph Godfrey Obituary
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He is predeceased by his parents, Ralph R. Godfrey, Sr, and Anna Sue Godfrey, of Wauchula, FL, and also by his brother, Donald Godfrey, as well as sisters Evelyn Whitfield and Anne Terrell.
Ralph and Nell were happily married for 70 years. They enjoyed traveling, remodeling older homes and spending time with their grandchildren.
After working for Lockheed Martin in Atlanta, Ralph worked in the automotive industry for 39 years and retired from Harry's Cadillac in 1996. He was a Korean War veteran and led an active life, enjoying NASCAR races, trout fishing, and working on antique cars at the Grove Park Museum. He volunteered with Manna Food Bank and Meals on Wheels for 12 years, and was a volunteer fireman at the Haw Creek Station.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Shepherd Memorial Park, 5045 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville, NC.
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Karin B. Morris
July 24, 2023
Uncle Ralph was a GREAT guy and we loved him deeply. He was Eric's FAVORITE uncle. We will miss him deeply. We love you Uncle Ralph. RIP. Now you are up in glory with Freida "Jane." Tell her we love her and miss her. Love The Morris family
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Swain M. Ballard
July 19, 2023
Nell, Dwain and family, I"m so sorry to hear about the passing of Ralph. He was my best friend for years and years. I pray that Jesus will bless you through the grieving period. I will be praying for you and the family.
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