Memorial Trees
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Anonymous
July 31, 2023
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Anonymous
July 29, 2023
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The staff at Bridges - Cameron Funeral Home
July 29, 2023
Memorial trees planted for:
William Godfrey
<p><p>William (Bill) Godfrey peacefully met his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 28, 2023.</p> <p>He was born in Lee County the son of Cicero L. Godfrey and Jennie Spivey Godfrey on September 29, 1930. William started driving a truck when he was 16 years old and was a long-haul trucker until his retirement at 80 years old. He received many safe driving awards. The last 25 years he drove for Schneider National and was awarded for over 3 million safe driving miles. He took pride in driving safely and being on time and was inducted into the Truckers Hall of Fame in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Bill was a 33rd degree Mason and Shriner for over 50 years. He was a member of Miracle Baptist Church where he faithfully served until his health declined.</p> <p>He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Lois; daughter, Nancy; grandson, Billy D.; granddaughter, Regis and his brothers, Charlie, Fred, Jack, and Homer.</p> <p>Bill is survived by his sons, Bill Godfrey, Jr. (Stacy), Godfrey Godfrey (Michelle); daughter, Karen Godfrey Criswell; brothers, Harvey (Jane) and Ike (Carol); sister, Betty Lou and many nieces, nephews, and grandchildren.</p> <p>A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 11:00 am at Center United Methodist Church Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Monzingo. No formal visitation is planned; however, you may come by Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home on Monday, July 31, 2023, from 1:00 pm until 4:30 pm to sign the register and pay your respect.</p> </p>September 29, 1930 - July 28, 202309/29/193007/28/2023
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