David Matthew Haskin Godfrey was born to Monique Godfrey and Daniel Haskin on June 16, 1982. David was a happy, healthy, loveable child. David loved school and excelled without much effort. David had a passion for all sports, he played football, basketball and later joined the golf club.
David joined New Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Willie Jones where he was an active member of the Drill Team and various other youth departments.
David was a proud member of Jack Yates Senior High graduating class of 2000.
On July 14, 2012, David married Shandrica Jackson and within this union were 4 children; Dasani, David Jr. Sana'a and Dasir.
David had an infectious smile and he never met a stranger. David was a dedicated son, husband, father, and uncle. David spent countless hours with his nieces and nephews. David was an avid domino player to include all of the trash talking.
David was a hard dedicated worker. David was employed with Stolt-Haven where he excelled to become an A operator over a short period of time.
David was preceded in death by his grandfather's Joe Godfrey and Dwight Staes, Great Grandparents Willie H. & Ollie Mae Nelms, Christiana Smith and Eula Sampay.
David has touched the lives of hundreds and he will be dearly missed. He was a beautiful person inside and out, if you had the pleasure of meeting him, then you couldn't help but love him.
David leaves to mourn; his wife Shandrica, his children Dasani, David Jr. Sana'a and Dasir; his parents Monique Godfrey, Danny & Angel Haskin, Grandmother, Dorothy Godfrey, Grandparents Fred & Gerry Haskin 3 Sisters, 3 Brothers, 1 Sister/Niece, 10 nieces and & nephews, 6 Uncles, 6 Aunts, 8 Great Uncles, 8 Great Aunts and a tremendous host of cousins, family and friends that loved him dearly.
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