Wayne Everett Godbold

Wayne Everett Godbold, born October 25, 1957, passed away on November 5, 2026, at the age of 69.

Wayne will be remembered as a laid-back, quiet, and very cool man, whose presence brought comfort to those around him. He attended Maggie L. Walker High School, in Richmond, Virginia, and went on to work in General Maintenance for the GRTC bus company. In his personal time, he enjoyed watching football and basketball, simple pleasures that brought him happiness and gave him something to share with family and friends.

He leaves behind family who will continue to cherish his memory. Wayne is survived by his sister, Rhonda Meredith, and by his nieces, Latoya Meredith and Lakiesha Godbold. He is also remembered with love by his four great-nieces, among them devoted, Kaliesha Godbold, and by six  great nephews, among them devoted, Rashad Prince Jr., Jamahn, Jamonte, and Jacquan Meredith; four great great nieces; ten great great nephews; cousins, and other relatives and friends, who held a devoted place in his life. Each of them carries forward memories of his steady nature and the easygoing spirit that made him so dear.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Revena Godbold, and his father, John Williams Jr. Their memory remained part of the foundation of his life, and now he rests in honored remembrance alongside them.

A funeral service for Wayne Everett Godbold will be held on November 21, 2026, at 12:00p.m. at Joseph Jenkins Jr Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave, Richmond, Virginia 23220.

Wayne will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him.