Vernon Smith Godby Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Vernon Smith Godby of Somerset, Kentucky, whose life came to an end on March 12, 2026 at the age of 86, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Vernon Smith Godby to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lewis Godby and Dorothy Acton Godby; his son Randy Godby; his granddaughter Sarah Godby; his brother Herbert Ed Godby; and his sister-in-law Mary Godby.

He is survived by: his wife Brenda Wesley Godby; his son Gary Wayne Godby (Pamela); his grandchildren, Jaime Godby Ridner (Robbie), Joshua Godby (Alisha) and Bethany Godby Heck (JD); his great grandchildren, Makayla (Aiden), Daniel, Samantha Ridner, Julius, Lilly, Olivia, Damian Godby, Elias and Eleanor Heck; his great great grandchild Willow Childers; his siblings, Howard Godby and Dorothy Mae Godby Wilson (Leon); and his sister-in-law Helen Godby. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, and a host of other family members.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to Hospice of Lake Cumberland.