Jimmy D. Godfroy

Jimmy Dale Godfroy, 78, passed away on January 19, 2020, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on June 13, 1941, the son of Esther and B.B. Godfroy. Adopted son of Alan Lichty.

Born in Des Moines, Jimmy attended Des Moines Public Schools, where he met his future wife Susan at an early age and graduated from North High School where he was active in swimming, diving, and creative writing.

Jimmy provided for himself and his family performing a variety of jobs and filling several positions throughout his life. While he held many sales positions, he eventually retired from RR Donnelly in 1999, where he managed the lab, and was responsible for quality control, and hazardous waste disposal.

Later in life, Jimmy retired to Gravois Mills, Missouri and took great pride in his lakeside home where he could boat and fish at will. Jimmy’s contribution as organist, and his membership with the Knights of Columbus at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Eldon, Missouri, endeared him as a beloved member of the community. He was known to gamble a little, but his joy was in making a deal. Local auctions and flea markets provided an outlet for him to exercise his “inner salesman”.

Jimmy is survived by his loving wife, Susan Godfroy; children, Jay Godfroy, Megan Nealley, and Andrew Godfroy; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, Joe Godfroy and Jack Godfroy; as well as other loving relatives and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Esther and Alan Lichty, sister Janice, and brother Gary.

Funeral services will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, January 25, 2020, at All Saints Catholic Church, 650 NE 52nd Avenue in Des Moines. A private family burial will take place at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Jimmy.

Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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