James Thomas “Tommy” Godwin

June 8, 2014

James Thomas “Tommy” Godwin was born May 30, 1945, in Brewton and went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 3, 2014. Tommy graduated from Flomaton High School in 1963. He joined the US Air Force after high school and served until 1968. Upon returning home, he went to work for Gulf Power Company for the next 38 years. He was a proud pawpaw, and loved his grandchildren, fishing, and Alabama football.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Kathy Godwin and his trusty sidekick, Hank; sons, Tony (Christina), Jason (Tamara) and Terry; grandchildren, Dylan, Kyle, and Kora; siblings, Faye (Barney) Williamson, Peggy Lail, Donald (Faye) Godwin and Darlene Nelson; father and mother-in-law, Marvin and Elaine Wiggins; and numerous loving family members and friends.

Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, Mose and Bernice Godwin of Brewton; and his sister, Judy Burford of Axis, Alabama.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the USO of Northwest Florida.

Visitation will be on Monday, June 9, 2014, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Pastor Gene Stokes will be officiating services.

Interment will be at Barrancas National Cemetery.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.

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One Response to “James Thomas “Tommy” Godwin”

  1. an old friend on June 9th, 2014 3:44 am

    Tommy was a good guy and a great center for Flomaton High School. He seems too young to pass on – he was so strong back then. But I haven’t seen him since
    1964. So I will remember him as he was then.
    My condolences to his family and may God keep you close as you find a way to carry on.

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