Roy C. Godfrey, age 64, of Gladstone, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022, at U.P. Health Systems Hospital in Marquette.
Roy was born May 27, 1957, in Escanaba, the son of Robert Harold and Sally Ann Godfrey. Roy grew up in Gladstone. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, dirt bikes, and 4-wheelers. He also liked watching WWE wrestling, going to the casino, and fishing and hunting. Most importantly, Roy loved spending time with his family and his grandkids. Roy met his life partner Rita when they were 15 and 16, and they spent many years making wonderful memories together. Roy will be deeply missed by so many.
Roy is survived by his life partner Rita Godfrey, his children Roy (Laura) Godfrey Jr., Cory (Stephanie) Godfrey, Jennifer Godfrey, Mike (Carrie) Godfrey, and Jamie (Brandon) Alworden, grandchildren Keyanna (Dan) Strom, Dylan Godfrey, Bryan Webber, Sara (Tevin) Vizineau, Breanna Godfrey, Alyssa (Jesse) Vizineau, Gracie May Godfrey, and Kaden Alworden, great grandson Sean Wells, sister Elizabeth Ann Godfrey, sister-in-law Ethel Belway, and brother-in-law Robert MacKnight.
Roy is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Sally, son Christopher Godfrey, siblings Robert Harold Godfrey and Glen Allen Godfrey, and brother-in-law Ed Belway.
Family will receive friends on Friday, April 15, 2022 from 2 PM to 4 PM at Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. There will be a closing song at 4 PM.
John Pickard - Gladstone, MI
Roy will be Missed! One of my Classmates and good friends. We lost touch over the years but always stayed in touch over the phone. Great Guy! To Young to Go! Prayers to Rita and Family!
Gilbert O Anderson - Daggett, Mi
So sorry to hear about Roy’s passing. I enjoyed my time working with Roy, Rita and the family, even though not all things were too pleasant, I could see that the family was close. You were always really nice to me and I appreciated that.
Catherine Rossi - Gladstone, Mi
So sad for the loss of your loved one. Hope time can heal the sorrow you are feeling. God be with you.