Obituary of Nelson A. Godfrey

Mr. Nelson A. Godfrey, 74, of Guy Park Ave, Amsterdam, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Eagle Rock, Virginia on August 4, 1938 the son of the late Charles and Gaynell Burks Godfrey. He received his education in Virginia. Nelson's life long passion was Custom Auto Body Repair and he was self employed in Clifton Forge, Virginia before moving to this area several years ago. He was of the Christian Faith. Nelson is survived by his companion of 17 years Carol Barbour of Amsterdam. Seven children; two sons, Nelson A. Godfrey Jr. and Michael Godfrey. Five daughters, Delphine Godfrey Hargrove, Debra Godfrey, Lisa Godfrey, Rhonda Edwards and Renee Edwards. Step-daughter, Mary Barbour. Three brothers, Edward L. Godfrey, Earsey Godfrey and Charles Godfrey. One sister, Julia Johnson. Step-grandchildren, Taylor Barbour, Jayden Barbour and Brook- Lynn Noel Barbour. Several other grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive. He was predeceased by two sisters, Mary Godfrey and Brenda Godfrey and one grandson, Brandon Godfrey. Services will be held on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 1:00P.M. at the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Ave, Amsterdam. Cremation will be in Vale Cemetery Crematorium in Schenectady, NY. Services will also take place in Virginia at a later date.