Godfrey Streat

On October 10,1946 in Baltimore, Maryland, Chester Allen and Lottie Mae Streat were blessed with the birth of their first child, Godfrey Allen Streat. During the next four years, Godfrey was joined by two sisters, Veatrice and Carolyn. "Butch", as he was affectionately known to his family, was and remained a great source of pride for his family members on both sides throughout his lifetime. After initially residing on Pittman Place in East Baltimore during Godfrey’s very early years, the family moved to Cecil Avenue where Godfrey and his sisters grew from young children into early adulthood. From childhood and as adults, Godfrey and his sisters were especially close to their cousins Clara Booker Richardson and Angela Booker Case. In addition to receiving a strong Christian education at Saint Paul Baptist Church under the direction of the late Reverend George Crawley, Godfrey attended Oliver Cromwell Elementary School #74, Clifton Park Junior High School and Baltimore City College. He completed his studies at Morgan State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree and Antioch University with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. On November 2,1969, Godfrey married Gloria Catherine Wilson of West Baltimore at Sharon Baptist Church in Baltimore, Maryland. The couple was blessed with the birth of two sons, Geoffrey Allen Streat and Geordon Wilson Streat. After living and working as a family in Maryland until 1995, the Streat family relocated to Plano, Texas as Godfrey pursued his career in business, specializing in human resource administration. As Godfrey experienced success in his field, the family relocated to Ohio, Delaware and Pennsylvania. During his more than 30 year career, Godfrey served as Director of Human Resources at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Maryland, Director of Human Resources at PHH Inc. of Maryland, Executive Vice President of Human Resources and Procurement at MBNA America and Bank of America of Delaware, Executive Vice President of The Limited Brands Inc. of Ohio and Executive Vice President of Human Resources for Genesis Healthcare Services of Pennsylvania. During the years away from Maryland, Godfrey stayed connected to his family, his church and his childhood and lifelong friends Frank Edmonds of Delaware, the late Warren "WC" Glass, Gary Grant and Joseph Haskins all of Maryland. Godfrey also kept in close contact with his very special friend, Gail Jackson Adams, who introduced him to his beloved “Glo” while in college. Warren’s wife, Vivian O. Glass, became very special to Godfrey when she and “WC” married in 1970. Godfrey maintained communications with business associates in each of the states where he was employed. His community involvement included the Personnel Association of Baltimore, the Baltimore City Tax Assessment Board, Girl Scouts of America Board of Directors in Wilmington, Delaware and the Board of Directors of the Kennett Square YMCA in Kennett Square Pennsylvania. As his close family and friends know, Godfrey’s great joys were cheering for the Baltimore Ravens Football Team, cooking for holiday occasions and counseling young people regarding their professional endeavors. On Friday, May 10, 2024, God Almighty called Godfrey home after a valiant battle with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. He leaves to remember and carry on his wonderful legacy of involvement and service his devoted wife of 54 years, Gloria, two sons, Geoffrey Allen Streat and Geordon Wilson Streat, one grandchild, Jackson Allen Streat, one daughter-in-law, Kellie Moore Streat, one sister-in-law, Doris W. Hall, one brother-in-law, Thomas E. Carey II, two nephews, Darin C.Hall and Thomas E. Carey Ill, one niece Agnes G. Hall, two grand nieces, Grace A. Hall and Sarah C.Hall, two godsons, Warren C. Glass and Marc C. Glass and a host of beloved cousins and admiring friends. Godfrey was accomplished, yet gentle and most of all, always a GENTLEMAN. To God be the glory for allowing us to share such a loving, kind and committed Christian man. Lovingly Submitted, Godfrey’s "Team Streat"

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Godfrey Streat

October 10, 1946 - May 10, 2024