Homer Murphy Godfrey, 82, of Sanford, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021, at his home.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, in the Chapel of Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home with Rev. Josh Godfrey and Rev. Norm Monroe officiating. Burial followed in Lee Memory Gardens.
Mr. Godfrey was born in Lee County on February 18, 1939, to the late Cecero Lewis and Jeannie Spivey Godfrey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Godfrey and brothers Charles Godfrey, Jack Godfrey and Fred Godfrey. He retired from the North Carolina Dept. of Corrections, were he worked as a Captain at Central Prison in Raleigh. Mr. Godfrey also served his country in the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his wife, Bernice Wolbeck; sons, Kenneth Lee Godfrey and Homer Murphy Godfrey Jr., both of Sanford; daughter, Vicky Godfrey Goldston of Sanford; brothers, William Godfrey, Harvey Godfrey and Ike Godfrey, all of Sanford; sister, Betty Lou Godfrey of Sanford; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Condolences may be made at www.bridgescameronfuneralhome.com .