Daniel Francis Godfrey Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Daniel Francis Godfrey of Lone Star, Texas, born in Chicago, Illinois, who passed away on January 23, 2025, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As we bid Daniel Francis farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Daniel Francis is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Elmer Godfrey and Ruth McLaughlin; and his sisters, Dar Gore (Lou) and Donna Hren. He is survived by: his wife Carol; his sister Diane Boyer; and his children, Daniel Godfrey (Kathy), Lynell Routledge (Jeff), Jim Godfrey (Laura) and Christine Gilbertson (Joe). He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.

Daniel F. Godfrey, age 87, died peacefully after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease and Dementia on January 23, 2025, in Granbury, Texas.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lone Star Cremation

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February 20, 2025

Donald Huffman wrote a sympathy message

“Expressing deep appreciation for the faithful US Navy Service of Daniel F. Godfrey for our nation. Prayers are ascending to heaven for comfort for his family and many friends in their loss. May he rest in his new “heavenly deployment” with his Savior and preceding loved ones. Don Huffman, US Army Vet (Capt) and Dallas Honor Guard member”