Background
Godbey, Ronald Lee was born on July 11, 1934 in Milford, Texas, United States. Son of Paschal Lee and Catherine Esta (Williams) Godbey.
Godbey, Ronald Lee was born on July 11, 1934 in Milford, Texas, United States. Son of Paschal Lee and Catherine Esta (Williams) Godbey.
Bachelor of Science, North Texas State University, 1960. Postgraduate, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1960—1961. Juris Doctor, Southern Methodist University, 1971.
Bar: Tex.1971, United States District Court (northern district) Texas 1971, Illinois 1982. Quality control manager General dynamics corporation, Fort Worth, 1955-1957. Meteorologist WBAP TVand Radio, Fort Worth, 1964-1978.
Member firm Godbey, Simpson, Lynch & Wiley, Fort Worth, 1971-1981.
Lawyer Department Defense, Belleville, Illinois, since 1982. Consultant meteorologist, Fort Worth, 1972-1981.
Municipal court judge City of Keller, Texas, 1974-1978.
Served with United States Air Force, 1960-1964, of Korea. Member Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Illinois Bar Association (environmental council since 1983), Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, American Meteorological Society (certified consultant meteorologist, television seal of approval), National Guard Association United States, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Chi Epsilon Pi Democrat.
Married Martha Jane Worsham, May 14, 1954. Children: Gary Lee, Julie Annual.