Lou Godfirnon, 82, of Fayetteville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 24, 2025 in Fayetteville. He was born October 11, 1942 in Los Angeles, California to Lou and Virginia Godfirnon.

Lou attended Bell Gardens High School in Bell Gardens, California, and was a proud member of the graduating class of 1960. He was active in Huntington Park Youth Band and was part of a Command Performance for Queen Elizabeth in Calgary, British Columbia.

Lou proudly served in the United States Navy from 1960-1965. His love for the Lord and music led him to Calvary Baptist Church, La Puente where he enjoyed singing tenor in the Ambassador Chorale from 1972 to 1982. After moving to Fayetteville in 2005, he found himself leading the singing at Black Oak Baptist for 10 years and he loved it.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his two sisters, Elizabeth and Virginia.

He is survived by his wife Beverly Godfirnon whom he met at their church and was blessed with 58 years of marriage. Lou is also survived by his daughter Shanelle of Chino, California; his son Louis (wife Terilynn) of Fort Worth, Texas; two grandchildren, Kevin (wife Jennifer) Armstrong and Victoria (husband Josh) Watson; and two great-grandchildren, Michael and Logan.

Cremation arrangements by Beard’s Funeral Chapel.

Donations may be made to Ridgeview Baptist Church, 1850 E Huntsville Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72701 or at ridgeviewfayetteville.org