Thomas Godbey Obituary

To the Godbey Family
On behalf of the congregation at First UMC in Decatur, we extend our condolences and prayers. We're glad that Tom was near family these last few years. He was a well-loved member here and we're thankful for his many years of faithful service. Blessings and grace to your family.
Revs. Kathy & Kent King-Nobles

To the Godbey Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. "Mr. Godbey" as he was known to my sisters, and I lived next door to us on Kellar Lane in Decatur IL. We moved away when I was in 8th grade, but all of my childhood memories of our house there are peppered with him. He always let us ride our bikes in his driveway, take pulls on the slot machine in his garage, play on his front porch, and he took bike rides with us almost every night. And, at our request, would toot the special horn he had on his car every time he came home if we were outside. He was such a kind, loving man. I'm sure my sisters and I were sometimes a little much to take, but he never shooed us away or asked us to leave. He was and still is one of the nicest, kindest people I have ever known.
An Old Neighbor,
Sarah (Barthelemy) Laning

Melissa, Your family will be in my prayers. I thought your dad was a very nice man and a wonderful father when I met him years ago. God bless you all. An old friend from EIU, Rita (Chapman) Hagenbruch

To the Godbey Family sorry to hear of your loss. We lost one of those real good Guys. You are in our thoughts and prayers.