James Franklin Godfrey
January 11, 1920 ~ March 22, 2010
Resided in:
Candler, NC
James Franklin Godfrey, Sr., 90, of Reeves Cove Rd., Candler, died on Sunday, March 21, 2010, at the VA Medical Center.
A native of Buncombe Co., he was the son of the late John Sullivan and Nell Harris Godfrey. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Louise Jackson Godfrey; son, Joel Scott Godfrey; and brother, Fred Godfrey.
Mr. Godfrey retired from American Enka, where he worked as a security officer. He was also a volunteer fireman.
Mr. Godfrey was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in WWII. He earned a Bronze Star medal for his service. He was also a member of the Hominy Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his daughters, Arla G. Burchfield and husband Stanley, and Kay B. White and husband Jim; sons, James F. Godfrey, Jr., and wife Melody, Jerry Godfrey and wife Deborah, and Jeffrey Godfrey and wife Debbie; eight grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
A graveside service for Mr. Godfrey will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday at Green Hills Cemetery with Masonic rites performed by the Hominy Lodge. A memorial service will be at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Mount Pisgah Academy Seventh-day Adventist Church Community Center with Pastor Ed Couser and Pastor Michael Brackett officiating.
His family will receive friends following the service at the Community Center.
His family expresses appreciation to the Charles George VA Medical Center staff for their loving care.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the VA Hospice Unit, 1100 Tunnel Rd., Asheville, NC 28805.
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We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Shirley Parris Greene
We are sorry for your loss. Jim and my father, Glenn Creasman, were good friends at Enka. Jim was a wonderful person to everyone he met.
My condloences go out to Jim’s family. Jim was my mentor when I was a teenager and was always there for me and my family. Jim was a father figure for me and even taught me how to drive and took me to get my drivers license when I was sixteen. I babysat for Jim and Thelma and respected both very much. I am so sorry for your loss.
Jim and Melody, we extend our sympathy to you and the family in the loss of your loved one.
I enjoyed taking care of Mr.Godfrey. I will miss him greatly. Our hearts go out to his family. They will be in our prays. We loved him.
I enjoyed taking care of Mr.Godfrey. I will miss him greatly. Our hearts go out to his family. They will be in our prayers. We loved him.
We are very sorry to learn of the loss of Mr Godfrey. We always enjoyed seeing him, as he often stopped by our bait shop on his way to Fontana. My husband was glad to tie doll flies to his specifications. Our sympathy to the entire family.
To All the Godfrey Family. Keep your memories close to your heart. I will always treasure the memories of the weekends that Jeff invited us to Greasy Branch. I can still picture the little cabin and Jim excited to see some company for the weekend. He called me the biscuit maker. My biscuits and Jim’s gravy. Didn’t get any better then that. You all will miss your dad very much. I pray you will find comfort in knowing that he is resting peacefully. God Bless you all. You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
Nancy, Justin and Whitney
Our condolences to all of Jim’s family. Jim’s wonderful smile greeting the workers at the main gate at Enka, will be a warm memory for me. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayer.
Veronica & Leonard Crook
We will miss Jim greatly. Living across from his BC cabin, we have always liked seeing him there to go fishing and talking with us about the old times. Godspeed, Jim.
I remember your Dad years ago when we were all in school. My Dad, Frank Bowman worked with him for years at Enka. I know you will miss him! My sincerest sympathy and prayers.
To Jeremy Godfrey & Family,
Sorry for your loss. Though it’s hard to let go, good memories can always stay. Grandparents hold a special place in our hearts. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathies to the family. We appreciate the time he served in the Military.
When mama and daddy died, your support was very important for us three girls. If I can repay any of that I would do so.
Even though they have been gone for 5+ yrs, my memories of them still tug at my heart and I still feel the emptiness of where they should be.
I can’t wait for heaven! I want all of us to see our loved ones.
Our deepest sympathy. May God comfort you.
Jim,Melody & family,
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Doug & Sheila Bivins
Jim, Melody & Family:
We are very sorry to hear of your father’s passing, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May God ease the pain of your loss and fill each of you with His love and strength during this difficult time.