I just received word that long-time Iredell County Commissioner Godfrey Williams passed away earlier this morning.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family today...
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Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends
Godrey has a servant's heart. If politics brings out the best and worse in people then Godfrey's worst is a standard we should strive for. I loved him as a brother. As good a friend as I have ever had. Steve Johnson
Real sorry to hear that. Godfrey was a really good guy and kept that wonderful attitude throughout all of his trials. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
Godfrey will be missed in Iredell County.He was the best.
Godfrey was a true example of a servant to the community. He really cared about the people of this county, and his life touched so many. Not only was he a County Commissioner, but he was on the school board, heavily involved in scouts, and led the youth group at his church for over 20 years. Those are just a few of the ways he worked hard to make my community a better place. We will have some big shoes to fill in his absence.
hate to mention it but who will take his seat? how does that work? Who decides?
I have to say, I am one of the regular posters on the Sheriffs race which is obviously getting interested. I also posted on here as well. (2:14 AM was mine.)
It bothers me that so many posts have been made about the Sheriffs race, but very few took the time to say goodbye to a really good fellow.
Nothing wrong with fighting a good fight on the other posts, but that shouldn't be all that gets people interested in posting. Just a thought.
Should have been getting interesting. Sorry.
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