of Greenbrier, AR
April 6, 1929 - November 11, 2011
Dorval J. 'Dee' Godfrey 82, of Greenbrier, Arkansas went to be with our Lord Friday, November 11, 2011. He was born April 6, 1929 in Rupert, Arkansas to the late Lolan and Zola (Hefner) Godfrey.
He graduated from Scotland High School but was always out to learn more skills by attending Community Colleges. He was a man who did what he needed to do to support his family. His accomplishments went well beyond his beginning at the Shoe Factory in Conway. He always brought forth new and inventive ideas that would improve productivity for the employees that he was supervising at the time. His employment during the years affored him the opportunity to travel to other countries. at the age of 51 he started his own company. He retired as a business owner.
He found joy in music. There were few stringed instruments he could not master. His instruments of choice were the mandolin and guitar. He played music as a hobby as well as for enjoyment for others at places like the 'Ozark Folk Center', 'Six Flags Over Texas', and just wherever he happen to be at the time. Some of his favorite times were while Living in Mountain View he would go up to the town square and play several times daily. His music of choice was Bluegrass, old country and gospel.
He is survived by his wife, Eldora (Hoyle) Godfrey, daughter, Eudora Godfrey Wise of Greenbrier, AR; daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Greg Cook of Loganville, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Rose Godfrey of Greenbrier, AR; five grandchildren, Angela Burgess, Christie Kaye, Clint Cook, Casie Cook, and Carie Cook, five great grandchildren, Jessica Reed, Ashley Murie, Justin Bridges, Landen Kaye, Cale Cook, brothers Ray Godfrey and David Godfrey, sisters Betty Emerson, Eulaine Blumenthal and Sue Pack.
Pallbearers: Greg Cook, David Godfrey, Jr., David Godfrey, Sr., Grady Emerson, James Pack, and Randy Palmer.
Visitation will be 5:00-7:00pm Monday, November 14, 2011 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel Clinton, Arkansas.
Funeral Service will be 2:30pm Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at Friendship Baptist Church Rupert, Arkansas with Lyle Koone officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery Rupert, Arkansas.
Funeral Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller Mc-Nutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas.
Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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9 Condolence(s)
BURL& JUDY EAKIN
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
WE ARE SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. LET GOD GIVE YOU PEACE IN THIS TIME.
Ron & Lois Allen
Monday, November 14, 2011
To the entire family, so sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with you in your times of sorrow.
Ruth Hodge & Family
Monday, November 14, 2011
Eldora, Eudora, Elaine, Dennis and Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. We lossed Carrel Dee three years ago so we know what you are going through. It is very hard lossing the ones we love, but remember that Heaven is a place where we can all be reunited. We have lots of good memories of the time we were neighbors in Barney,Arkansas. Your names come up in lots of our family times when we are recalling times past with our families. Our Hearts and Prayers are with You at this Time. Ruth, Carrel Ann, Bonnie, Allen and Deanna
Ray and Carolyn Godfrey
Monday, November 14, 2011
Words can not explain how sad our hearts are only the Lord knows.
We lost a dear brother, and friend. We will surely miss him but some
day we will all be together at that "Special Meeting in the Air" Dorval was a special man and no one can take his place. Brother give mama
and daddy a hug for us. We have many Precious Memories to hold on to.
We will miss you, Ray and Carolyn
William Lynch
Monday, November 14, 2011
My deepest sympathy to all of Dorval's family. He was my classmate, Scotland Class of 1948. Since graduation, I was only able to see him over the years at the Alumni Reunions but missed seeing him there for about the last three reunions. He was a true gentleman and I will always have fond memories of him.
Bill Lynch
Theresa Simpkins
Monday, November 14, 2011
Eudora, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sean Kaye
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Mr. Godfrey,
Thank you for giving me the pleasure of knowing you and being accepted into your family. I will continually draw upon your sense of integrity, your good naturedness, and your wonderful sense of humor as I go forward in life.
With the greatest respect,
Sean Kaye
Hank & Eulaine Blumenthal
Sunday, November 13, 2011
We are so sad but have a lot of good memories.
Hug Mama & Daddy for us.
Chris & Judy Hoffman
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at the loss of Dorval. Chris thought so much of him and always enjoyed playing music with him. Please know we will always remember him with fondness.
Chris and Judy (Godfrey) Hoffman