Leroy Godfrey Obituary in Grantville at Sewell Mortuary

Leroy Godfrey

December 06, 1974 - February 18, 2025

Obituary For Leroy Godfrey

With humble respect, Sewell Mortuary in Grantville announces the transition of Leroy Godfrey.

Funeral service will be held at 2 PM on March 2nd, 2025 at New Springfield Church in Greenville GA.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 PM on March 1st, 2025 at the Mortuary.

Leroy Sylvester “Shawn” Godfrey, aged 50, of Atlanta Geogia, passed
away on February 18,2025. He was born on December 06,1974, in Grady
Hospital, to Leeroy and Emma L. Brown Godfrey. Leroy S. Godfrey was a
beloved son, brother, and friend who touched the lives of many with his
warmth, humor, and kindness.

Leroy graduated from Booker T. Washington in 1992. He worked as an
order picker at Amazon Fulfillment Center, where he was known for his
dedication and strong work ethic.

”Shawn” was passionate about conversing with people and loved to
spend his leisure time with his family and friends. Those who knew him
will always remember his generosity and sense of humor, as well as his
flair for being a lady's man.

Leroy leaves behind his dedicated and affectionate wife, Dawn S.
Dickson-Godfrey, three daughter Sundai J. Godfrey (Jameania
Ransom) McKenzie Green (KeAsia Green), Avondale Abney (Jacqueline
Abney), and one son, Mark Frazier (Aisha Chatman). Five grandchildren,
a godson, and a god granddaughter. He leaves one sibling Patty Davis
(Reginald), one godbrother Anthony Bryson, 2 Almost like a sister
Kimberly Coleman-Fallin, Tamika White-Evans and a Special friend
Dominique Motley, 4 uncles and three aunts and a host relatives and
friends.

Leroy “Shawn” Godfrey will be deeply missed by all who had the
privilege of knowing him. His legacy of love and kindness will continue
to inspire us.

Sewell Mortuary is honored to be entrusted with providing end-of-life services to the family of Leroy Godfrey.

Program

Services

1 Mar

Visitation

03:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Sewell Mortuary 220 Charlie Patterson Rd Grantville, GA 30220 Get Directions »

2 Mar

Funeral Service

02:00 PM

New Springfield Baptist Church 762 Hwy 100 Greenville, GA 30222 Get Directions »

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Tributes

Albert Dwight maddox sent Beautiful Dreams for Leroy Godfrey - February 28, 2025

Condolences to the family, will miss you Peter aka Shaun

Condolences

March 17, 2025

Cher

Cool dude. Sorry to hear of his passing.
March 08, 2025

Larry

My deepest condolences, Mr. Leroy and Mrs. Emma Godfrey, Pat, and the family. 33 years ago (1992) you became my friend, my brother, great times and now great memories. May your name forever live on. Wishing you a safe journey home, you will be missed my brother.
March 02, 2025

Albert maddox
February 28, 2025

Natasha B.

My deepest condolences to the Godfrey family. Take your my friend.
February 28, 2025

Deborah

My condolences to the family. Peter you will be truly missed by many. Cuz you was the sweetest person ever. Take your rest.
February 28, 2025

Rhonda Maddox

My condolences to the family. You will truly be missed cousin.
February 28, 2025

Rhonda Maddox

My condolences to the family. You truly will be missed cousin.
February 27, 2025

Melitta Smith
February 27, 2025

Kisha

My condolences to the family. "PeterShawn" will be missed. Take your rest buddy. Midget🙏🕊😇😢