Jonathan B. Godleski
June 17, 1983 ~ November 9, 2017
Resided in:
Marshall, NC
Jonathan Brett Godleski, 34, died unexpectedly Thursday, November 9, 2017, at his home.
A native of Asheville, he was a son of Michael Godleski and the late Sharon McPeters Godleski Owens. Jonathan was a graduate of Erwin High School and attended A-B Tech.
He had worked at Hallmark Card Shop. He enjoyed music, Tar Heels Basketball and Carolina Panthers Football.
He is survived by his father, Michael Godleski; brothers, Nate Godleski (Nicole Wingard) and Joel Godleski (Sarah Sheehan); nephew, Damien; uncles, Ted Godleski (Shirley), Tom Godleski (Terri) and Andy Godleski (Amy), and aunts, G.G. Hampton (Ernest), Virginia Guthrie (Grant) and Gail Jones (Jerry).
A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, 31 Glendale Avenue, Asheville, NC 28803.
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Johnny, you were one of a kind man. Full of life and always smiling. Glad I was blessed with knowing you. See you on the flupside man. Stumpy
Hey was a nice guy who was always happy, he is gone way too soon. Prayers for all the family.
This breaks my heart. I enjoyed talking to him because of his wit and sense of humor. He was always a pleasant guy. All my love to his family and my thoughts and prayers as well during this difficult time.
He was such a unique person so intelligent always a lot of fun to be around ..he always knew how to brighten a day…he will be greatly missed.
Grew up around him and his brother on newfound rd I never forget him praying for all
We went to highschool together. Didnt really know him very well, but what I do remember is that he was always laughtng & making others laugh. Wish I had goten to know him better. My prayers and condolances are with the family and close friends.
Prayers for the family! This was truly unexpected! We both knew Johnathan from high school!
Gone to soon my friend . see you again one day
So sorry to here, prayers for all
Jonathan was a kind hearted and very caring person. This was very sad to hear about my thoughts and prayers are with his family friends during this tough time.
He was such an amazing kind guy. I’m so sad he’s not with us anymore. Prayers to Nate and his family.
This is so shocking as you were such a vibrant,kind and funny guy.May you rest in peace with your beloved Mom.Peace and healing love to all who survive you,I know their hearts are breaking.
Jonathan was an awesome, caring man. Known each other for years as we used to go to Erwin Middle and High School and Sharon had worked with my Mom, Ruth, at Southern Bell (BellSouth). My condolences to the whole family! Jonathan will be missed greatly.
So sorry for your loss I remember him well he went to.school with my.Sons and his grandmother was kin to my grandmother.Prayers for the whole family.
My sweet Nate my condolences to you and your family. I will share some memories. So many nights you and Johnathan stayed at my house. I’m not sure which one could snore the loudest but I know my rafters rattled. Johnathan could always tell the silliest jokes with that big smile on his face. You had to laugh. I’m sure he enjoyed my cooking more than anyone I know. He was such a gentle person. All he ever wanted was to be loved and accepted. He began to call me his second mom. What an honor. His service is on my birthday. He always called me on Mother’s Day. I will for as long as I live wait for my Mother’s Day call. May he Rest In Peace
MIKE so sorry to hear about Jonathan, I did not know him personally, but do remember his name coming up in stories some of the high school kids talked about when Our son was there. We will remember you and family in our prayers.
Your warm and sweet spirit will be so missed. You always had a kind word or a warm hug for someone who needed it. You are now with your sweet mother that you were so much alike.
Nate & Joel you are in my prayers.
To the Godleski Family, Im so sorry to read about Jonathan’s passing. May God bring comfort to each of you. Im from EHS, class of 1982.
Michael, I was so very sad to hear about Jonathan, a flame extinguished too soon. I know your heart is broken. Charlie joins me in sending our sincere condolences to you and all your family. I just know Sharon has already greeted him with open arms. May you all find comfort and solace in the days to come.
Michael my heart breaks for you my dear friend. Jonathan kept us laughing and was such a sweet child. I hope he’s dancing in the sky and singing in the angels choir. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Nate and Joel. Much love!
I will always remember the first time I met him. It was at a wedding and we were paired up together as groom’s men and brides maids, I was intimidated by his stature but then he made me laugh, and through out the 13 years of knowing him he continued to make me laugh. I can honestly say he was one of the kindest souls I have ever met in my life. My heart goes out to his family and loved ones, if my heart is as broken as it is I can only imagine what you are feeling and I hope that every time you think about him , his smiles and laughter brings comfort in your lives knowing how his presence of good heartedness towards others brought happiness in their lives like it did mine.
A great guy gone way too soon. We will miss Johnny B. Prayers for his friends and family.
Michael Nathan and Joel, We were so sorry to hear about Jonathan. We didn’t know until yesterday afternoon. I know your hearts are broken. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers…. Love you guys
You will be missed man. You were truly one of a kind. Love you!!
To the Godleski family- We are just seeing this and are so saddened to hear of this loss. We have known the family for many years, from Marge on down. May God give you comfort as you grieve this loss.
Our love to the Godleski family. Prayers for comfort, from our Heavenly Father.