Edward Dale Godfrey, 86, passed away on Thursday, (01-10-2019) at UNC Hospice House in Pittsboro.
The funeral was held at 3 p.m. Sunday, (01-13-2019) at Holly Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Scott Yow and Rev. Jerry Parsons officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Mr. Godfrey was born in Lee County on May 18, 1932 to the late Sam Henry Godfrey and Myrtle Helms Godfrey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Brown Godfrey. Ed was a veteran of the US Army and a member of the American Legion Post 382 and Stanley McLeod VFW Post 5631. He enjoyed a long career handcrafting fine furniture.
He is survived by his son, Edward Dale Godfrey, Jr. of Sanford; sisters, Jeanette Al-Habib and Doris Carter, both of Sanford; and three grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, consider donations to the Stanley McLeod VFW Post 5631, 1500 Veterans Way, Sanford, NC 27330.
Condolences may be made at www.bridgescam
eronfuneralhome.com.