Donald George Godfrey was a retired professor from Arizona State University where he taught for over 20 years. 

Dr. Godfrey was a renowned historian of broadcasting, a dedicated teacher who loved sharing artifacts from the early days of TV/RADIO, launched the doctoral program at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University, and found time to research his family history and write about it. His passion for teaching knew no bounds. A gifted editor, his graduate students relished receiving his red-penned changes to their printed manuscripts. 

During his career he also taught at University of Washington, University of Arizona and Southern Utah State College. 

He is survived by his wife Christina Godfrey; siblings Marilyn (Ockey) Pitcher, Robert (Wendy) Godfrey; children Floyd (Kaleen) Godfrey, Donald (Jennifer) Godfrey, Emma (Kevin) Knight, Daniel (Stephanie) Godfrey; 14 beloved grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Funeral services were held on October 25, 2024.