James Robert Godfrey, 77, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019, at Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle in Columbus.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 10:00am at Lowndes Funeral Home, followed by Funeral Services at 11:00am from the Funeral Home Chapel with Bro Ricky James officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Mr. Godfrey was born March 10, 1942 in Kennedy, AL, to the late Robert Ward and Reba Godfrey. He was a veteran and had served his country while enlisted in the United States Army. He worked for General Tire (later Omnova Solutions) as a Mill Operator and was able to retire in 2010 after 43 years of service. A loving husband and father he was a devoted provider for his family. While he was fond of his many roles as Patriarch of his family, he was especially proud of his role as "Paw Paw" to his grandchildren. He enjoyed vegetable gardening and was proud of his lawn, that he was able to care for. He also enjoyed tinkering with small motors and spending time working and "piddling" in his shed.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant daughter: Michelle Dawn Godfrey.

He is survived by his wife, of 52 years Betty Godfrey; son Rodney (Tammy) Godfrey of Columbus; daughter Tonya (Joshua) Slaughter of Florence, MS; grandchildren: Abigail Moak and Brayden Slaughter; brother Joe (Elizabeth) Godfrey of Caledonia, and sister Jackie (Warren) Shepherd of Columbus.

Pallbearers will be John Johnson, John Johnson, Jr., Steve Malone, Kenny Shepherd, Rick James and Brayden Slaughter.