Ronald "Ronnie" Jackson Godfrey, 75, of Newton, died Friday, April 15, 2022 at Conover Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina on April 17th, 1946 he was the son of the late Samuel Lee and Mary Elizabeth Godfrey. Ronald was the co-owner and operator of Trailer Sales & Service in Newton for over forty five years.
In addition to his wife of fifty six years, Mrs. Jackie Delores (Hough) Godfrey, Ronald leaves to cherish his memory a son, Brent Godfrey and wife Pam of Hickory; siblings, Joyce Lee Warters and husband Ronald of Concord as well as Jim Samuel Godfrey and wife Pat of Concord; grandchildren, Jackson Dane Godfrey and Allison Caroline Godfrey; brother-in-law, Harvey Gouch, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and last but not least, his grand-dog, Earl.
In addition to his parents, sister Ruby Louise Gouch preceded him in death.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Amorem Hospice House at 902 Kirkwood Street NW, Lenoir, NC 28645.
Jenkins Funeral Home staff is not involved in the private celebration of life that will be held at a later date in Ronald's honor.
Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Godfrey family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.