Henry Clay Marina

Henry Clay Marina was born March 6, 1948, in Troy, Alabama to the late Eva Lou Marina and the late Henry Clay Jackson.

Henry was a man who loved life to the fullest. He was very friendly, knew how to make conversation and never met a stranger. He was a dependable, dedicated husband and father who loved his family dearly. Henry met his wife, Addie M. Cox, in 1973 and they later married on March 1, 1975.

When someone would ask him how he was doing, his reply was always the same, “I’m doing good, thanks to the Lord.” Henry was a Christian man who loved God. He became a baptized believer of the gospel of Christ at Dorchester Church of Christ. Daily he gave honor and praise to God, His Son and the Holy Spirit. He would start his days listening to scripture, singing songs and thanking God for all things. For God had always been merciful and gracious toward him and his family.

Henry departed this life Wednesday, June 16, 2021.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son: Henry Clay Marina, Jr; one sister: Pastelene McClure; and two brothers: James E. (Jimmy) Jones and Richard McClain.

Henry leaves to cherish precious memories; his wife of 46years, Addie M. Cox Marina; two children: Carol Tippins (Bobby) of Boston, GA and  Michael Marina (Aneichia) of Fresno, CA; one goddaughter: Carissa Holiday of Valdosta, GA; one sister: Joan Adams  of Troy, AL; one brother: Kenneth McNeal (Jenny) of Cincinnati, OH; grandchildren: Christina Marina, Ashley Sims (Jonathan), BriAuna  (Addie) Marina, Jon Julian Marina, Jacora Tippins, Kennedy and Sydney Marina; great-grandchildren: Blake and Salacia Hadley; six sisters-in-law; five brothers-in-law; a special cousin: Lina McInnis; best friend: William Braswell; and a host of special nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

Celebration of Life for the late Mr. Henry Clay Marina will be Saturday, June, 26, 2021, 2:00 p.m., at the Godfrey Funeral Home Chapel, 636 River Street, Valdosta.

Minister Leroy Butler will officiate.

Interment will follow in the Southview Cemetery, 2065 Clay Road, Valdosta.

Public viewing Friday, June 25th, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Godfrey Funeral Home.

All those who wish to pay their respect in person must wear a mask during visitation.  The chapel service is reserved for the immediate family only.  The service will be live streamed and available for viewing via our Facebook page: Godfrey Funeral Home, LLC beginning at 2:00 p.m. promptly.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.godfreyfuneralhome.net.

Professional services provided by Godfrey Funeral Home, LLC.

Due to COVID-19, Godfrey Funeral Home will be enforcing social distancing and following the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines.