Roy Goddard Obituary
Roy met the love of his life, Helen, while swimming in Honey Creek. They were married in 1941, & raised their four children. Serving in the U.S. Army, he was a member of the 507th Parachute Infantry during World War II & President Dwight Eisenhower's Guard at the end of the war. After returning home from serving in the military, Roy farmed, raised cattle, and worked at General Motors. Following his retirement, he and Helen traveled extensively and proudly celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary,
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to https://www.boystown.org/
Funeral services will be held Monday, December 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Scot Ward's Green Meadow Chapel with Rev. Jim Martin and Rev. David Shelton officiating; interment will follow at Green Meadow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday, December 29, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the funeral home.
Condolences may be submitted on-line at www.scotward.com. Scot Ward Funeral Services, 699 American Legion Rd., Conyers, GA, 770-483-7216.
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Marcus Lloyd
January 6, 2026
My condolences to the Goddard family. I met Mr. Goddard back in 2021 at the pond. We had a lot of conversations. I did a lot of fishing in that pond. It was always a welcome sight to see him come driving up. I was very saddened when Ms. Helen passed. I did not see him for a while, but I saw him sitting in the yard one day. I had to turn the car around to go back and speak to him. I was ecstatic to see him. At over 100 years old he could not call my name but knew who I was. I told him that I had never shaken the hand of someone over 100 years old. He replied "shake it again and I did more than once. I am a historian. He told me a lot about the area. I truly enjoyed him. He will be missed. May God rest his soul.
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Martha Mann
December 29, 2025
So sorry with the loss of your dad, of course he was my favorite Uncle and the only one for so many years. I always enjoyed going for visits and bringing back memories of the good times all of us grandchildren use to have when growing up and all coming together at our Grandparents home. He had a long great life . My love and thoughts are with all of you. Martha Mann
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