CUMBERLAND COUNTY, TN - OBITUARIES - Herbert L. Godsey
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May 23, 1941-Nov. 18, 2002
 
Funeral services were conducted Nov. 21, 2002, from the chapel of Crossville 
Memorial Funeral Home, for Herbert Lee Godsey, 61, of Crossville, TN., who 
passed away Nov. 18, 2002. 

Pastor Tony Grayson officiating.  Burial was in Haley's Grove Cemetery, next 
to Mr. Godsey's son, Elvin Bradley Godsey.  

The Veterans Honor Guard acted as pallbearers, played "Taps" and gave a 
21-gun salute. 

Mr. Godsey was born May 23, 1941, in Somerset, KY, the son of Oliver Bradley 
and Nellie Godby Godsey. 

He was a retired truck driver, and a U.S. Army and U.S. Navy veteran of the 
Korean War.  He was a member of Chestnut Hill Baptist Church. 

Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Opal Jane Amonett Godsey of 
Crossville, TN., children, Garland Lee Godsey, Betty Lou Godsey, Nellie Melina 
Ray, Nina Doneita Hyder and Scotty Keith Godsey, all of Crossville, TN., 
Michael Godsey and Harold Godsey, both of Oakdale, TN, and Cindy Kay Lawrence 
of Tulip, AR; brothers, Albert Godsey, Charles Godsey, J. C.  Godsey and Elvin 
Godsey, all of Oakdale, TN., two sons-in-law; one daughter-in-law; 20 
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Elvin Bradley 
Godsey; brothers, Clyde Godsey, James Godsey, Arthur Godsey and Bill Godsey; 
and sister, Betty Lou Godsey. 

Mr. Godsey's grandsons served as honorary pallbearers. 

Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Inc.  was in charge of the 
arrangements. 


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