Kenneth W. Godsey "Kenny"

Kenneth “Kenny” Webster Godsey, a lifelong peninsula resident passed away at 90 years old on Monday September 12, 2022, at Sentara Regional Medical Center. Kenny was born in Newport News, VA on March 28, 1932.

Kenny entered the shipyards apprentice school soon after high school where upon graduating he continued to work for Newport News Shipyard until his retirement 47 years later. After retirement, Kenny spent most of his days enjoying the river life in a small waterfront community called Chickahominy Haven on the outskirts of Williamsburg, VA. Kenny was instrumental in convincing James City County and the State of VA to let the community become “golf cart friendly” whereas golf carts are permitted to drive on the roadways. Kenny, known by some as “The Mayor” of Chickahominy Haven was well known and loved throughout the community, and would ride around daily on his golf cart stopping often to chat with everyone he came across. Kenny never met a stranger.

Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Pauline Godsey; and his brother D.B. Godsey. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Dreama Lou Godsey; his sister, Linda Trimble; his daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly Dawn Grimes and Jonathan Scott Grimes; and his two grandchildren, Taylor Grimes and Nathan Grimes; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends.

A visitation for Kenny will be held Friday, September 16, 2022, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg, Virginia 23188. A service will follow on Friday, September 16, 2022, at 1:00 PM. A burial will occur at Peninsula Memorial Park, 12750 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to James City Bruton Volunteer Fire Department, 3135 Forge Road, Toano, Virginia 23168.