William E. Godbey age 91, of Yosemite, KY passed away on Sunday August 19th, 2018 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was born in Cincinnati, OH on April 5th, 1927 a son of the late Wallace and Sadie Elva McAninch Godbey.
William was a Retired Post Master, U.S. Marine Corp. Veteran of WWII, Member and Deacon of Middleburg Baptist Church, Former Sunday School Teacher, Former Co-Owner of Coffey’s Store, Member of The Gideon’s International, Kentucky Colonel, Graduate of Middleburg High School, Learned his baking skills while in the military and was well known for his chocolate pies. He loved golfing, hunting, fishing, gardening, cooking and baking.
Survivors: His Spouse: Pauline Estes Godbey, One Daughter: Linda and (Jerry) Hamilton of Liberty, One Son: Paul William Godbey of Yosemite, Three Grandchildren: Cedric Allen and (Melinda) Hamilton, Sadie Katherine Godbey and Allen Payne Godbey and Two Great Grandchildren: Lily Grace Hamilton and Landon Graham Hamilton.
Visitation will be held 6:00 P.M. till 9:00 P.M. Tuesday August 21st, 2018 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel and after 10:00 A.M. Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 at Middleburg Baptist Church.
Funeral Services will be held 1:00 P.M. Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 at Middleburg Baptist Church. Rev. Keith Bowling officiating
Burial will in the Middleburg Cemetery with Military Rites by the Casey County Honor Guard.
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