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Leon Godfrey Obituary

The passing of Leon Godfrey of Sanford, North Carolina leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 24, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Leon Godfrey or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joe Godfrey and Josie Godfrey; his brother Jessie Godfrey; and his grandson Jamie Godfrey. He is survived by: his wife Deborah Godfrey of Olivia; his sons, James Leon Godfrey and Paul Godfrey (Crystal); his siblings, Danny Godfrey (Sylvia) of Sanford, Mike Godfrey of Sanford, Tony Godfrey of Sanford, Eddie Godfrey (Jennifer) of Sanford and Shirley Holder (Wade) of Siler City; his grandchildren, Taylor Barry (Kevin), Austin Pacheco, Kayla Clarke (Tyler), Braiden Godfrey (Kourtney), Jimmie-Lynn Godfrey and McKenleigh Kay; and his great grandchildren, Paisley, Genevieve and Declan. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, October 28th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home (600 W Main St, Sanford, NC 27332). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, October 29th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Olivia Evangelical Presbyterian Church (3363 Olivia Rd, Sanford, NC 27332). A burial was held on Wednesday, October 29th 2025 at 11:45 AM at the Olivia Evangelical Presbyterian Church Cemetery (3363 Olivia Rd, Sanford, NC 27332).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home - Sanford



Tue

Oct 28

Visitation

Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home
600 W Main St, Sanford, NC 27332

Wed

Oct 29

Funeral service

Olivia Evangelical Presbyterian Church
3363 Olivia Rd, Sanford, NC 27332

Wed

Oct 29

Burial

Olivia Evangelical Presbyterian Church Cemetery
3363 Olivia Rd, Sanford, NC 27332

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