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Fred Godbehere

d. October 5, 2008

Fred Godbehere, 87, of Hueytown, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 5. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Odessa Godbehere. He is survived by his children, Rubye (James) Merritt and Freddy (Nancy) Godbehere. He is also survived by his six grandchildren, Teresa (Bobby) Newsome, Rick (Chelle) Godbehere, Brent and Melissa Merritt, Renee (Andy) Whorton, and Brad (Heather) Palmer. He had twelve great-grandchildren: Robby, Holly and Emily Newsome; Jake and Ryleigh Merritt; Jackson, Joshua and Lydia Whorton; Ross, Anna and Greyce Godbehere; and Ella Palmer; one sister, Janie Maples, and one brother, Vernon Godbehere; his devoted sister-in-law, Louise Hammonds; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Mr. Godbehere left behind a legacy of love and service. He was the rock upon which a strong and closely tied family was founded. His reputation as a fair and honest businessman was unmatched. He touched the lives of so very many by living the Christian example. He passed as he lived, peacefully and with dignity.

Mr. Godbehere was born in Ohm, Tennessee in 1921. He served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946, after which he relocated to Sylacauga, Alabama where he lived until 1964. He was a member of Glen Iris Baptist Church for 44 years, where he served as Chairman of the Board of Education at Glen Iris School. Mr. Godbehere was a great entrepreneur, founding and selling several companies over the course of the years. In 1983, he founded his last company, Industrial Scrap Processors, which thrives today in the hands of his children and grandchildren. He retired from the company in 1998 due to his declining health.

A celebration of Mr. Godbehere's life will be held on Wednesday, October 8 at 1pm at Glen Iris Baptist Church. Rev. Chris Lamb will officiate. Interment shall be in Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Trussville. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 7, from 5 until 7pm at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service at the church.

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