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Franklin Leon Godfrey

1952 - 2023

BORN

1952

DIED

2023

Franklin Godfrey Obituary

Franklin Leon Godfrey CHARLESTON - Franklin Leon Godfrey, 70, passed away June 2, 2023. Leon was born in LaFayette, GA on Dec 3, 1952 to the late James and Muriel Godfrey. He was a graduate of Hueneme High School in CA. He moved to SC in 1980. Leon is survived by 4 children, Jeffrey Leon Godfrey, Stacie Dottorelli (Ron), Michelle Swaney (Mike), and Robert Thomas Godfrey, brother, Jim (Sue) of OR and sister, Judy Lee (Terry) of SD, and 9 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by sisters, Carole Michels and Sarah Holeman. Leon was blessed with a loving, caring caregiver, Thelma Ogletree. Service will be at St. Andrews Parish United Methodist Church on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 11:00 AM. Visitation will be after the service. Memorials may be made to Gentiva Hospice or Alzheimers.org. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting Simplicity Lowcountry. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jun. 4 to Jun. 5, 2023.

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Jim and Sue

June 5, 2023

Leon is my favorite brother! Leon was my shadow ever since I can remember and we did everything together like fishing, hunting, and Diving in the ocean. He was a better diver than me and always got more fish. He was a wonderful favorite uncle to our three children and loved them well. Leon had a strong faith in Jesus Christ Our Lord, and I am looking forward to being with him again in heaven with Jesus. You were the best brother ever!

Melanie Jeffcoat

June 5, 2023

I was so sorry to hear about Leon. I first met him back in '82, and I remember he caught the garter at my wedding! Love and prayer to the entire Godfrey family.

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