Our beloved Tyree, also affectionately known as O.B., peacefully went home to be with the lord on Super Bowl Sunday February 11, 2024 at 9:36pm EST.  His sister Tameshia (Sissy) was by his side.

Tyree was born on December 7, 1965 to his late father Marvin Godfrey and mother Janice (Graves) Godfrey.  He was the oldest of 3 children. Tyree grew up in Pittsburgh's Hill District neighborhood and was educated in the Pittsburgh Public School system.  He was part of Schenley High School's graduating class of 1983.  After graduating, Tyree enlisted into the U.S. Navy and carried out his military service as the head cook on the USS Kittyhawk aircraft carrier ship during the Gulf wars.

Tyree had an entrepreneurial spirit.  He always had the desire to embark upon new business ventures.  He ventured out and ultimately enjoyed his employment at the Veteran's Hospital on University Drive.  Tyree loved music, cooking and writing poetry.  He was a good son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, friend, teammate, and shipmate.  Although Tyree is no longer here with us physically, his caring spirit will live on and will always be present.

Tyree leaves behind his loving mother Janice (Graves) Godfrey, 2 younger sisters Tameshia (Sissy) Godfrey and Torrene (Nicki) Godfrey; 2 sons Angelo Godfrey and Dwayne Asembo; 4 grandchildren Amara Redmond, Alexis Godfrey, Raylen Cooks and Karter Smith; 1 neice Bry'Anna Woodson; 1 nephew Eric (Cofield) Godfrey; and a host of family and friends.

In addition to his father, his grandparents William "Big Jack" and Ollie Godfrey and Benjamin and Lorene Livingston Graves proceeded him in death.

Services will be held at West Funeral Home on Thursday, February 22, 2024.      Visitation: 11AM-12PM              Service: 12PM           Interment: National Cemetery of the Alleghenies

Arrangements entrusted to WEST FUNERAL HOME 2215 Wylie Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15219.   412-471-2626