"He was contented with himself and didn't pretend to be anyone else."
The 71-year-old also had colitis but he "never let it bother him" before he was taken ill with liver disease and was admitted to Ipswich Hospital.
Lenny Godbold died at Ipswich Hospital after an illness
- Credit: Supplied by the Godbold family
He contracted Covid, which meant his family could not visit until just before the end.
His son Robert 'Sammy' Godbold said Mr Godbold knew he was dying so he swore to him to take care of the family.
Mr Godbold said: "I promised I was going to look after mum and all his grandchildren as I held his hand.