Charles Beckam Godsey

March 12, 1910-May 22, 1999

SPRINGVILLE -- Charles Beckam Godsey, 89, R.3, Springville, died at 12:01 a.m. Saturday at Bedford Hospitality House.

Born in Wayne County, Ky., he was the son of Milford and Abby (Neely) Godsey. He married Laura Alice Hall on Dec. 26, 1936, and she died in 1963.

He was retired from General Motors Powertrain and farming and was a member of Springville United Methodist Church where he served as Sunday school superintendent for over 40 years. A United Auto Workers Local 440 member, he held several different offices for General Motors retirees. He was a former member of Springville West Cemetery Board of Directors and a charter committee member of Boy Scout Troop No. 343 of Springville.

Surviving are one son, Charles Lee Godsey of Springville; two daughters: Alice Marie Wilson and Judith Ann Stephenson, both of Bedford, a niece, Paula Lucas of Pennsylvania, who was raised in the home; two brothers: Hobert Godsey of Springville and Ivan Godsey of Mitchell; five sisters: Elsie Banks of Springville, Alma Bottorff of Bedford, Dorothy Hall of Oolitic, Artie Workman and Ruby Atkins, both of Bloomfield; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Janet Sue Godsey; four brothers: Lowell Gilbert, Paul Robert, Hurstle and Oliver Godsey; and one sister, Zelma Walker.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Day & Carter Mortuary, Bedford, with the Rev. Kevin Giggy officiating. Burial will follow in Springville West Cemetery.

Friends may call from 1 to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the mortuary.

Memorial contributions may be made to Springville United Methodist Church Building Fund.

Pallbearers will be Jay and Tina Wilson, Monty and Lois Wright, Jim and Alice Alesia, and Louis and Jenny Stephenson.