Ronald Dee Godsey

Ronald Dee Godsey, 81, was born in Pilot Grove, MO on July 25, 1940. He passed away peacefully on February 19, 2022 at St. Joseph Medical Center. He was a life-long resident of KCMO, worked at Bendix for over 42 years and served briefly in the Army Reserve.

He married the love of his life, Loy Ruth Godsey and had 3 children. Ron enjoyed fishing, hunting, listening to the Eagles and country music, dancing and writing poetry. He also loved attending fish fries, making Christmas fudge and spending time with his friends and family.

He is preceded in death by: his wife, Loy Ruth Godsey (Foster) of 50 years; twin brother, Don; brother, Bill; and parents, John and Neville Godsey.

He leaves behind his children, Mark (Abbe), Rhonda and Dave (Liz); brother, Gary Godsey of AZ; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, in-laws including sister-in-law, Fay Cook, and many life-long cherished friends.

A memorial service will be held in his honor at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society at 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133 on Friday, March 4, 2022 from 2 to 4pm. RONALD GODSEY MEMORIAL SERVICE LINK. 

Condolences

  1. Rhonda Godsey on February 22, 2022 at 7:17 pm

    Very nice sure do miss you daddy rest in peace



  2. Fay cook on February 22, 2022 at 7:27 pm

    I’m going to miss the poetry you wrote for me . Thinking of all the good times we had.RIP .I love you .I can see you and my sweet sister dancing together.No more pain .



  3. Rhonda Godsey on February 22, 2022 at 7:46 pm

    Rest in Peace Dad I’m going to miss the times we had together taking pictures of deer and persimmon hunting for making homemade persimmon bread making fudge telling our stories to each other enjoying life together I will miss you so much rest in peace I love you



  4. Linda Pickett on February 23, 2022 at 9:10 am

    I worked with Ron at Bendix and thoroughly enjoyed his company. He will be greatly missed/



  5. Matthew Sapp on February 23, 2022 at 9:18 am

    My condolences to the Godsey family and I pray for grace and comfort for your loss



  6. Liz Godsey- daughter in law on February 23, 2022 at 10:01 am

    Ron was like my 2nd dad. He was such a prankster and fun person to be around. I met him and Loy in the summer of ’89 and they have forever made my life a joy! #awesomegrandpa.



  7. Bill C. Hott on February 23, 2022 at 12:29 pm

    My brother Jack and I grew up with Don, Ron and Gary in Holmes Park, Missouri, from the mid 40s to the late 50s/early 60s. Living across the street from each other and next to the Holmes Park School House. Played Football, Baseball, Basketball on the Flats below the School in the summers, slid down the hill behind the school during the Winter, built forts, shot off firecrackers around the 4th of July each year, fought on occasion like boys do, joined the Boy Scouts together, attended the Holmes Park School during our early years and we all graduated from Ruskin High School. After graduation we all went our separate ways but Ron like Don you will be remembered and missed.



  8. Greg Jones on February 24, 2022 at 8:17 pm

    My condolences to the family. Your father was always kind and fair with me considering I was hanging out with Mark. Hope all your memories are filled with love and laughter.



  9. Mary C. Godsey (Horn) on February 24, 2022 at 11:52 pm

    We had so many good times growing up around Holmes Park and Hickman Mills. I will always remember them. Hard to believe you and Don are both gone now. Two sweet hearts of the Godsey family.



  10. Arenda on February 25, 2022 at 12:14 pm

    Ron and Loy Godsey were good people. Worked with Loy for 10 years at the Venture Bakery and met Ron many times during that time as well as you kids. Such wonderful people, your Mom and Dad loved God and we will see them again. They will be missed by me. So sorry for the loss of your parents, prayers for you kids and the family.



  11. Betty Dickinson Stutesman on March 18, 2022 at 4:56 pm

    My condolences to the Godsey family. Ronnie was such a sweet person.



  12. Susan Sloan Arnokd on July 9, 2023 at 4:22 pm

    He will be missed by all who knew him. Sorry this is so late! I am not up to date with technology!!



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