White Family Funeral Home | Bowie, Texas

Obituary For Billy Warren Godfrey

Billy Warren Godfrey, 83 of Bowie, TX, passed away after a brief battle with cancer on the evening of September 25, 2023, surrounded by his family. Despite the devastating prognosis, Bill’s faith never wavered and he never lost his wit and humor. He was making jokes and laughing with family and friends until the end.

A visitation will take place at the White Family Funeral Home on Thursday, September 28th, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Funeral services will be on Friday, September 29th, at 10 a.m. at Faith Baptist Church in Bowie with a burial to follow at Elmwood Cemetery. Pallbearers are Donny Bishop, Scott Bishop, Jon Butler, Rex Hamilton, Ron McInroe, and Larry Sanders. Honorary Pallbearers are Lucas Butler, Jacob Butler, Chris Cothes, Paul Oyler, Jack Uselton, and Tyson Winton.

Bill was born July 18, 1940 in Buffalo Springs, Texas to Bonnie and Sidney Godfrey. He spent most of his childhood in Bowie, Texas, where he graduated from Bowie High School in 1959. After high school graduation, Bill joined the United States Army National Guard. However, Bill’s greatest life achievements were his marriage of 56 years to Mary (Posey), his daughters, Kristal and Karmen, and grandchildren, Faith, Lucas, and Jacob. His family and faith were the centerpieces of Bill’s life.

He is preceded in death by his father and mother; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ennis and Estelle Posey; son-in-law, Michael Wood; and brother-in-law, JD Allen.

Bill is survived by his wife; daughters, Jackie Hardwick and husband Jim, Kristal Butler and husband Jon, and Karmen Wood; his grandchildren, Cooper Syvertsen, Meagan Hardwick, Faith Butler, Lucas Butler, and Jacob Butler; his sisters-in-law Delores Ellis, Patsy McInroe and husband Ron, and Jan Frost. He also leaves behind many very special nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

The family wishes to thank Bill’s caregivers Kelley Hamilton and Ashton Talamantes, as well as the staff at Advanced Nursing and Rehab and the staff at UT Southwestern William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Michael Wood Endowed Scholarship in Finance & Accounting at Baylor University Michael Wood Scholarship at https://baylor.scalefunder.com/cfund/project/27376 or Camp John Marc https://www.campjohnmarc.org/one-time-honor-gift/ to aid in their mission in providing a camp experience to kids, teens, and families living with chronic medical and physical challenges at no cost to the families.

Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.

Guest Book

You will be missed. Our deepest sympathy goes to everyone! Jan, Erin (Snuffy) and Chris

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We are so incredibly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Joe and Ashley Judd

- Ashley Judd

You will be greatly missed. You were such a light in our lives. Debbie, Kelsey, Cheyenna

- Cheyenna Grottie

I have know Bill for probably 60+ years. Enjoyed talking to him every time we met up. Graduated with Mary and together they were a wonderful Family. Dan Bishop

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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