Jim Godby
April 30, 1922 - January 08, 2009
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Jim Godby, 86, of Indianapolis, passed away January 8, 2009. He was born April 30, 1922. Jim was a member of the U.S. Navy during WWII, serving on the U.S.S. Santee. He worked at Godby Heating and Air Conditioning and Central Supply Co. each for 25 years. Jim was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and volunteered at the church and St. Vincent DePaul. He is preceded in death by his wife, Emma Marie Godby and his brothers and sisters. Jim is survived by his sons, Tom (Jenny) and Denny (Ruth) Godby; daughter, Karen (Keith) Spence; grandchildren, Amy (Dirk) Hines, Natalie (Sean) Conway, Mara Godby, Jason (Molly) Godby and Aaron Spence, Jennifer Spence and 10 great grandchildren. He also leaves behind Carolyn Godby and Elizabeth Godby. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on January 12, 2009 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church at 10:00 am, with « hour of calling prior. Visitation will be held on January 11 at Stevens Mortuary, 5520 W 10th St, from 2-6 pm. Entombment will be at Calvary Cemetery. Contributions may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society and online condolences may be made at www.stevensmortuary.net
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Tom Newgent
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Tom and Denny Kathy and I were sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. What a life he lived though!! We all should have so much fun. Hope to see you guys Sunday. Tom and Kathy Newgent
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Judy Held
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Thoughts and prayers for you all in deepest sympathy of your loss.
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Chuck Cohen
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Tom, Karen and I extend our condolences on the loss of your Dad. I lost my Dad in November at age 92. Looks like both of them lived a long and good life. Chuck
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Peggy Monson
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My thoughts and prayers go out to the Godby family in this time of grief.
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Jerry Regich
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Tom, Denny, and Karen: Sending condolences upon the passing of your dad. Jim, as well as the entire Godby family were great neighbors on Haugh St. Jerry Regich
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DAVID MALONEY
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A very good man,who used to drive me,along with others to Cathedral High School every morning...A strong part of the Holy Trinity community and the business community on the west side, Great father and family man,I had great respect for him as a teen. May GOD grant you eternal peace.