Arthur Lee Godbold Sr.

Published 10:22 am Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Arthur Lee Godbold Sr., 83, died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, at his granddaughter’s home in Covington, Louisiana. He died peacefully in his sleep after a long battle with lung cancer. There will be no service for him per his wishes.

Preceding him in death was his father, Lee Godbold; mother, Hazel Godbold; and sisters, Sara Henderson Burgess and Nan Bailey.

Survivors are his wife of 64 years, Wilma Godbold; his only son, Arthur “Lee” Godbold Jr. and wife, Kay; grandchildren, Heather Godbold Marek and husband, Jason, Benjamin Godbold and wife, Tara, and Bridgette Dolan and husband, Dwayne; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Louisiana flood victims, specifically the Godbold family as they were displaced due to the flood prior to his death. Please send donations to: 9171 Louisiana Ave., Denham Springs, LA 70726.