John Godbold deShazo

deSHAZO, John Godbold, 68, a Prattville resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by his two daughters, family, and close friends at his home on May 2, 2019. Preceding him in death were his parents, Dr. William F. deShazo III and Martha Coleman deShazo; brother Stephen L. deShazo; and son John Stewart. Mr. deShazo is survived by his two daughters, Karey deShazo Cap (Richard) and Lauren deShazo Godsey (Christopher); grandchildren, Elizabeth deShazo-Wilson, Caleb Cap, and Alyssa Cap; twin brother David C. deShazo (Kathy), and younger brother, Dr. William F. deShazo IV (Donna), and numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Born in Atmore, AL, John grew up in Jackson, AL and graduated from Jackson High School in 1968. He obtained his B.S. degree in Commerce and Business Administration from The University of Alabama and was a lifelong fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide. After college, John was a leading Sales Associate for the Mutual of New York Insurance Company. Having a wealth of empathy, John also enjoyed working as a personal care attendant for several severely disabled adults. He went on to work for The University of Alabama Horticulture and Landscape Department gaining knowledge and his love for beautification. After relocating to Prattville, John worked at the Prattville Country Club and with numerous individuals in the Downtown Prattville Historic District planting and maintaining flowers. John was extremely grateful for help that he received from his lifelong friends Jeffrey Evans and Kenny Chambliss. John and the family would also like to thank Myra Carter, Lula Mae Drayton, and Marla McCallister for all their compassionate service. A special thank you to Dr. Danny Ingram and staff, Homestead Hospice staff, especially Cindy, Don, and Sheila, and the excellent service from the caretakers at Southern Home Care. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Prattville Memorial Chapel at 11:00 a.m. The family will recieve friends on Tuesday from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. at Prattville Memorial. Per Mr. deShazo’s request, he asked for family and friends to “come as you are” in celebration of his life. In lieu of flowers for the service, Mr. deShazo requested planting a live plant in his honor, giving a bouquet of flowers to a loved one, or donating to The University of Alabama Arboretum (PO Box 870344, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487; memo: UA Arboretum).

John Godbold deShazo

August 4, 1950 - May 2, 2019