William Robert (Bob) Godfrey, 59, of Bellmead, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2010 at an area hospital. Services will be 10AM Wednesday, June 23rd at Bellmead Calvary Baptist Church with Dr. Gerald McKelroy officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8PM Tuesday, June 22nd at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
Bob was passionate about serving his country with the U.S. Navy. He was even more passionate about helping his students futher their education. He taught at LaVega, G.L. Wiley and Lorena ISD. And most of all, he loved his Lord and Savior.
Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Linda Godfrey of Bellmead; step-children, Elmer Coyle, Jr. and wife, Tina of Moody, and Toni Locker of Georgia; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; father, Lester Godfrey of Cedar Park; and siblings, John, M.H., Cheryl, Robin, Elizabeth and Cathy.
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I wasw shocked and saddened to learn of your loss.I enjoyed working with Bob at Lorena; he was a positive, most agreeable man. Please accept my sympathy and prayers for your family for comfort, strength, and peace.
Ann Rogers
Mrs. Godfrey, my sympathy to you and your family on the loss of Mrs. Godfrey. I worked with him at LaVega HS and he was a wonderful, caring, loving man. He was always concerned about his students and made sure they received the best education possible. He will be missed by all those the touched. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you in your loss.
Dear Linda and Family,
I’m so sorry to hear about Bob, he was such a dedicated teacher and loved his students unconditionally.
May God be with you and your family during this sorrowful time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bob was a wonderful neighbor and friend to my mom, Virginia and step-father Charles. He was a wonderful man. God Bless.
Linda,
We are so sorry to hear about Bob. He was definitely a caring person. Glen remembers how he so much enjoyed a good conversation. May God give you the peace and comfort you need during this difficult time.
Bob was a wonderful man with a gift to help those children who were different. He was the best Sunday school teacher our Jake ever had. Guess Jake is showing him around heaven now.
Linda,
My deepest sympathy to you and the family on the passing of Bob. I will always remember his great passion for the educating of his students and all who came his way. God’s comfort to you now and in the days to come.
My son Brett Thomas was a student of Mr. Godfrey this last school year. He started in regular English and was switched to Mr. Godfreys’ class. At first I was not happy about this because I was afraid my son would not be challenged and receive the background that he will need to continue his education. Wow was I wrong! Mr. Godfrey was a wonderful teacher. He was kind, offered the encouragment he needed,and provided a challenging year. I am so greatful to your husband for the time and effort he made for my son. He will greatly be missed. Our prayers are with you and your family. Loretta Thomas
I’ll never forget Bob taking his truck & trailer to get a load of Printing equipment donated from a church in Lawton Oklahoma, and the good time we had on the journey. He was a good man.
Linda, My condolences go out to you and your family during your time of sorrow. Love, Mary and family