Billy "Bill" E. Godfrey's obituary , Passed away on July 16, 2025 in Asheville, North Carolina

Billy "Bill" E. Godfrey

December 4, 1942 - July 16, 2025 (82 years old)

Asheville, North Carolina

Billy "Bill" E. Godfrey's obituary , Passed away on July 16, 2025 in Asheville, North Carolina

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Groce Funeral Home Inc

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Billy "Bill" E. Godfrey

December 4, 1942 - July 16, 2025 (82 years old)

Asheville, North Carolina

Billy E. Godfrey Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Billy E. Godfrey of Asheville, North Carolina, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Billy left this world on July 16, 2025 at the age of 82, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Dewey Godfrey and Althea Carr Godfrey. He is survived by: his wife Ruby Godfrey; his children, Sharon Downs (Robert) of Candler, Eddie Godfrey (Alecia) of Arden, Danny Godfrey of Arden and Brandon Burrell (Caroline) of Arden; his grandchildren, Ava, Cora, Christopher, Heather and Noah; and his great grandchildren, Sean, Makyla, Cayden and Tessa. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Sunday, July 20th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Groce Funeral Home (72 Long Shoals Rd, Arden, NC 28704). A funeral service was held on Sunday, July 20th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Groce Funeral Home Inc



Sun

July 20

Visitation

Groce Funeral Home
72 Long Shoals Rd, Arden, NC 28704

Sun

July 20

Funeral service

Groce Funeral Home
72 Long Shoals Rd, Arden, NC 28704

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