Larry Eugene Godfrey

Larry Eugene Godfrey, age 71 of Maryville, Tennessee passed away April 18th, 2019 at the family home. Larry proudly served his country during the Viet Nam war. After 40 years he retired from ALCOA. Larry was an avid New York Yankees and baseball fan, motorcyclist, enjoyed trips to ballgames with his friends, watching his son Gabe play baseball and football during high school and watching his great-nephew Haydn play football. His only grandchild Spencer added much joy and laughter to his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eagle Eugene Godfrey and Bobbie Sue Godfrey. Larry is survived by his wife Janice Godfrey, son John Gabe Godfrey, daughter Jennifer Godfrey Burger, grandson Spencer Burger, brother and sister-in-law Garry and Barbara Godfrey, brother and sister-in-law Dennis and Terri Godfrey, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great nephews and many friends. The family will receive friends at 6 pm Monday April 22nd at McCammon-Ammons-Click. A memorial service conducted by his nephew Kevin Carrigan will follow at 7 pm. A private interment will be held later with burial at the East Tennessee Veterans cemetery. Larrys family want to thank Blount Memorial Hospice team. Each team member showed great compassion and skill while helping Larry on his journey home. Larry is dearly loved by his family and will be greatly missed. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Palliative Care and Hospice Fund c/o Blount Memorial Foundation, 907 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37801.