Godfrey Kamya Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Godfrey Bambali Kamya’s Obituary On December 25, 2020, Godfrey B. Kamya died. Godfrey was born to Bethuel & Elizabeth Kamya in 1967 in Kampala, Uganda. He was the eighth child out of nine. He spent most of his time with his older sister Agnes and his younger brother Sande; the three of them formed the trio that stuck together like glue, much to the notice of the rest of the family members. In fact, Godfrey emerged as protector of his two siblings, always prepared to ward off any detected threat. As for his education, Godfrey attended Kitebi Primary School, then to Lubiri Senior Secondary School, and finally to Makerere High School (a pre-university educational setting). In the United States of America, Godfrey took to studying Criminology at Stockton University. While engaged in higher education, Godfrey got involved much in church ministry with respect to music and evangelism, including teaching young children and youth to sing and play instruments. He also availed his time to humanitarian causes geared towards communal wellbeing and stability around the city of Kampala. In his heart, Godfrey believed that knowledge, whether spiritual or factual, is something practical to help resolve identified need. Once upon a time, Godfrey moved to the United States of America where he continued to pursue his studies in Cape May, New Jersey. It turned out that that became his base of operation for the next several years. A Cape May resident once remarked that “Godfrey had established himself, and could pass for the mayor of Cape May were you to meet him.” Not to forget, Godfrey also worked at the Washington Inn for 25 years, and was also involved in other business ventures. Although he established himself in Cape May, Godfrey never forgot his point of origin; Godfrey fairly frequently traveled to Kampala, Uganda to connect with family and friends. Then of course in due time Godfrey met the love of his life Doreen with whom God blessed them with two daughters, Rheannah and Breanna. Godfrey Kamya is survived by his fiancé Doreen and their two daughters Rheannah and Breanna of Kampala, Uganda; four siblings, Rosette Bulwa of Kampala, Uganda, Patrick (Lillian) Kamya of Zana, Uganda, Sarah (Peterson) Sozi of Kampala, Uganda, Agnes (Gideon) Wamala of Rock Valley, IA; lots of nephews and nieces Godfrey loved dearly. Godfrey was preceded in death by his parents Bethuel and Elizabeth Kamya, a brother Enoch, sisters Rebecca, Harriet, step-sister Proscovia, and younger brother Sande Kamya who died in June of 2020. Relatives and friends will be received on January 9th (Saturday) at the First Assembly of God Church, 1068 Seashore Rd., Cape May from 9:30am until 10:45am. Godfrey’s funeral ceremony will begin at 11am and will be livestreamed for those who cannot attend. The livestream will be available at 10:45am and accessible by clicking on this link https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/67574453 prior to the 11am ceremony. It will also be recorded and made available on Godfrey’s Tribute Wall at www.spilkerfuneralhome.com Restrictions are in place at the church regarding attendance. Social distancing and mask wearing will be observed. Burial will follow in the Cold Spring Cemetery, Lower Township. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made through a gofundme that has been set up online at https://www.gofundme.com/f/giving-back-to-godfrey-kamya

Godfrey Kamya

March 23, 1967 - December 25, 2020