Celebrating the life of
Phillip Dell Godbee, Sr.
September 20, 1950 - March 24, 2014
Phillip Dell Godbee, Sr., 63, died Monday, March 24, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Savannah, son of Larry Dell Godbee and Vera Hendrix Godbee. He was a graduate of Savannah High School and Savannah Vocational Technical School where he earned certification as a master electrician. Mr. Godbee worked as a foreman at the Georgia Ports Authority for 10 years and soon after owned and operated Godbee and Rimes Electrical, Inc. for 35 years. Mr. Godbee was a member of Higher Ground Baptist Church formerly Cresthill Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father and the world's best "Papa". Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Bobby and Richard Godbee.
Surviving are his wife of 39 years, Helen O'Neal Godbee of Savannah; son and daughter-in-law, Dell and Michele Godbee of Savannah; grandson, Greyson Dell Godbee of Savannah; nephew, Michael Godbee of Savannah.
Visitation: 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral: 11:30 a.m., Thursday, March 27, 2014 in the Hodgson Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors.
Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Dear Helen and Dell. I am So sorry for your loss. I am in shock and I will miss my good neighbor, You both are in my prayers. Sara
- sara, savannah, GA
My dearest Helen and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers. If I can do anything, please let me know. Know and feel God's loving arms wrapped around you
- Leslie Prouty, Savannah, GA
I've known Phillip for years and worked with him. It saddens me to hear that he is gone, far too soon. My thoughts are with his family and friends. Lisa Warhurst
- Lisa Warhurst, Savannah, GA
God bless the family of a true friend and customer of mine.We shared some fun and wonderful times together.I'll see you again in 'BEULAH LAND'.
- cleve dasher, savannah, GA
Our prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
- Brian Ruland and Family, Richmond Hill, GA
Gathered by Angles and carried away
- Frank Foerman, Lawrenceville, GA
I'm so sorry Helen for your loss and my prayers are with you and your family. I know you Love Him Dearly and will miss Him even more in the days , weeks, and months ahead, but I Pray that God will surround you with the Peace and Comfort you need and Surround you with lots of Loving Family and Friends until we can All meet each other Again up in Heaven! !! I Love you and I will keep you in my Prayers. Love Always, Leisa and Family
- Leisa Griffin Mitchell, Waynesville, GA
My deepest sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your hearts be comforted by Jehovah God's promise that 'He will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.'
- Annie Thomas, Snellville, GA
Helen, Dell, I'm so very sorry to have learned of Phillip's passing. He was a good man, and a hard worker. He would always do any work at the church I asked of him and do it well. Please know of my prayers and concern for the family.
- Rev. Ken Jernigan, Walterboro, SC
Dear Helen: It was such a shock to hear of Phillip's Passing. Our hearts and Prayers go out to Y'All. The Good Lord will Love, Protect and Sustain You. 'Keep Your Eyes On Jesus!!!' Love, Frances
- Frances Foerman Crews Basden, Folkston, GA
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers.
- Sherman & Robin Tomlinson, Nahunta, GA
Helen and all the Family, I was so sorry to hear about Phillip. I pray you can find peace, comfort and strength that only He can give. I will continue to keep you in my prayers. Love you!
- Betty O'Neal White, Blackshear, GA
Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss. We will keep you in our prayers..God Bless
- Gerry Molella, Savannah, GA
We are so sorry for your loss. Rest in Paradise.
- Elinor & Leon Horton, Logansport, LA
Dear Helen and Dell. I am So sorry for your loss. I am in shock and I will miss my good neighbor, You both are in my prayers. Sara
- sara, savannah, GA
My dearest Helen and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers. If I can do anything, please let me know. Know and feel God's loving arms wrapped around you
- Leslie Prouty, Savannah, GA
I've known Phillip for years and worked with him. It saddens me to hear that he is gone, far too soon. My thoughts are with his family and friends. Lisa Warhurst
- Lisa Warhurst, Savannah, GA
God bless the family of a true friend and customer of mine.We shared some fun and wonderful times together.I'll see you again in 'BEULAH LAND'.
- cleve dasher, savannah, GA
Our prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
- Brian Ruland and Family, Richmond Hill, GA
Gathered by Angles and carried away
- Frank Foerman, Lawrenceville, GA
I'm so sorry Helen for your loss and my prayers are with you and your family. I know you Love Him Dearly and will miss Him even more in the days , weeks, and months ahead, but I Pray that God will surround you with the Peace and Comfort you need and Surround you with lots of Loving Family and Friends until we can All meet each other Again up in Heaven! !! I Love you and I will keep you in my Prayers. Love Always, Leisa and Family
- Leisa Griffin Mitchell, Waynesville, GA
My deepest sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your hearts be comforted by Jehovah God's promise that 'He will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.'
- Annie Thomas, Snellville, GA
Helen, Dell, I'm so very sorry to have learned of Phillip's passing. He was a good man, and a hard worker. He would always do any work at the church I asked of him and do it well. Please know of my prayers and concern for the family.
- Rev. Ken Jernigan, Walterboro, SC
Dear Helen: It was such a shock to hear of Phillip's Passing. Our hearts and Prayers go out to Y'All. The Good Lord will Love, Protect and Sustain You. 'Keep Your Eyes On Jesus!!!' Love, Frances
- Frances Foerman Crews Basden, Folkston, GA
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers.
- Sherman & Robin Tomlinson, Nahunta, GA
Helen and all the Family, I was so sorry to hear about Phillip. I pray you can find peace, comfort and strength that only He can give. I will continue to keep you in my prayers. Love you!
- Betty O'Neal White, Blackshear, GA
Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss. We will keep you in our prayers..God Bless
- Gerry Molella, Savannah, GA
We are so sorry for your loss. Rest in Paradise.
- Elinor & Leon Horton, Logansport, LA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
