John Leslie Godfrey, 74

John Leslie Godfrey, 74, of Hickory, NC, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 25, 2014.  

Leslie was born on December 20, 1940, in Spindale, to James Monroe Godfrey and Etta Clyde Huffstickler Godfrey.  

A native of Spindale, NC, Leslie “Les” was retired from the auto body services and sales.  He was also a Mason and an avid fisherman.

He was preceded in death by his siblings Etta Montieth, Irene Godfrey, James (JC) Godfrey, Eugene Godfrey, Barbara LaFrank, Modene Wyatt and ReAnn Adams.

Left to cherish his memory are his 3 children, 2 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren: Scott Godfrey of Boiling Springs, SC; his son Dustin Jones and wife Brandee, their two children, Emma and Blake of Rutherfordton, NC, Jennifer (Ginger) Godfrey of Jacksonville, FL; Karen Harshman and husband Dale Harshman and his beloved granddaughter, Rachel Ann Harshman of Hickory, NC.

He is also survived by his brothers and sisters; Pete and Catherine Godfrey of Spindale, NC, Charles Godfrey of Las Cruces, NM,. Curtis and Julie Godfrey of Germanton, NC, Russell and Jean Godfrey of Inman, SC, Linda Godfrey Arrowood and husband Charles of Rutherfordton, NC, brothers in law, Jack Monteith and Jimmy Adams of Moore, IN. 

He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and his beloved dog, Max.

Funeral services were held at Crowe’s Mortuary with Pastor Brian Odham of Hickory officiating. Graveside service held in Spindale Cemetery.

Crowe’s Mortuary is assisting the family.