Eugen P. “Pete” Godfrey, Jr.

November 3, 2013

Mr. Eugene P. “Pete” Godfrey, Jr., age 90 of Brewton, passed away Friday, November 1, 2013, in a Bay Minette hospital.

Mr. Godfrey was born in Cochran, GA and had been a resident of the Brewton area since 1979, coming from Warner Robins, GA. He served with the Merchant Marines during World War II, and was a retired civil servant. While living in Warner Robins, he served with the Fire and Rescue Squad. After moving to Brewton, he helped organize the McCall Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of Shady Grove Holiness Church. Mr. Godfrey was preceded in death by a son, David Godfrey and a grandson, Jacob Long.

He is survived by his wife of over 24 years, Mrs. Mary Nell Godfrey of Brewton; a daughter, Tracy G. (Dale) Long of Pensacola; step-sons, Christopher Lee (Janet) Byrd of Brewton, James and R. Byrd of Pensacola; step-daughter, Gwen (Buddy) O’Bannon of Brewton; grandchildren, Melissa Godfrey, Jason Godfrey, Brianna Long; step-grandchildren, Joey (Sharmon) O’Bannon, Carrie (Matt) Lambeth, Brandon Byrd, Christopher Byrd; and seven step-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Sunday, November 3, 2013, from the chapel of Craver’s Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Turner and Speaker Charles Jackson officiating.

Interment was in Beulah Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Shady Grove Holiness Church, 4451 Foshee Road, Brewton, AL, 36426.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries