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From The Wilmington News Journal
dated Tuesday 9 12mo 2008.


Arthur "Art" Robert Godfrey
     Arthur "Art" Robert Godfrey, 61, of Wilmington, died 4:02 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 6, 2008) at Clinton Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Hackney Godfrey. They were married June 10, 1973.
     Mr. Godfrey was born Aug. 18, 1947, in Philadelphia, Pa., son of the late Charles Wesley and Helen Desher Godfrey. He graduated from John Bartram High School in Philadelphia and attended Friends University in Wichita, Kan. He currently was employed by Mike Shaw Construction. He was a former employee of McKee Addison, Airborne Express and R&L. He was a member of the Chester Friends Meeting, where he assisted with numerous activities, including youth camp and the Wilmington Yearly Meeting youth activities.
     In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, Lydia Katherine Godfrey (Michael) Donovan of Lebanon, Emma Manndalynn Godfrey (William) Morris of Norwood and James David Godfrey (special friend Thea Marie Peters) of Greensboro, N.C.; a brother, Charles Wesley Godfrey; two sisters, Judy Godfrey and Barbara Shipferling; many dearly loved nieces and nephews; and several beloved great-nieces and great-nephews.
     Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Chester Friends Cemetery, 3463 Gurneyville Road, Wilmington. A celebration of his life through a meeting for worship will immediately follow the graveside service and be held at Chester Friends Meeting, 3463 Gurneyville Road, Wilmington, Mike and Nancy McCormick officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chester Friends Meeting, in care of Billie Baker, 378 Darbyshire Drive, Wilmington, 45177. Arrangements are under the direction of REYNOLDS-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 327 N. South St., Wilmington. For more information or to sign the funeral homes online registry of condolences, visit www.smithandsonfuneral
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     Arthur Robert 'Art' Godfrey -- Burial was Saturday in Chester Friends Cemetery for Arthur Robert "Art" Godfrey. Mike and Nancy McCormick officiated. Pallbearers were James Godfrey, Clint A. Hackney, Brett Curry, William Morris, Mike Donovan, John Becker and Brad Lakes. Arrangements were under the direction of REYNOLDS-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 327 N. South St., Wilmington.

          

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