He was born August 26, 1932 in Bement, MO. to the late Cecil and Myrtle Belver Godwin.
On July 17, 1953 in Flint, MI. he married Christene Mays Godwin who passed away on January 29, 2006.
He was a member of First Baptist Church of Morley in Morley, MO. He retired from MoDOT in 1991 after twenty-eight years of service. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Rita Godwin of Cape Girardeau, MO., Marty and Sherry Godwin of Vanduser, MO. and Rick and Karen Godwin of Du Quoin, IL. and four grandchildren, Chris Godwin, Brandy Rhyne, Brittany Dunn and Leslie Brock.
A private graveside service will be held on Monday, June 8, 2020 at Dogwood Cemetery, Bro. David Thompson, officiating.
Online condolences may be sent to: www.nunneleefuneralchapel.com