He was the son of the late Sidney Godbee and Elizabeth Greene Godbee.
He is survived by his daughter Elizabeth Godbee and one sister Maedella Williams and was predeceased by son Tremayne "Fats" Godbee Newsome.
A celebration of his life will be conducted at 5 p.m. Saturday at Lester Gee Funeral Home, 1390 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport.
Brother Steve Black will be officiating. Family and friends may call at 4 p.m. until the time of service.
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