Ernest Eugene (Gene) Godwin

February 23, 2015

Mr. Godwin passed away at the William F. Green VA Home in Bay Minette on February 21, 2015. He was born on August 10, 1931, in Byrneville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Eunice (Wiggins) Godwin; his wife, Myrlene (Stewart) Godwin; his son, Ernest Garry Godwin; and his sister, Flora Vaughn.

Mr. Godwin is survived by his son, Larry (Rebecca) Godwin of Atmore; his daughters, Deborah (David) Ronzone of Bratt and Shelly Godwin of Perlington, MS. Other survivors include six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Marietta Downer of Bratt and Georgia Avery of Dothan, AL.

Mr. Godwin served in the US Army during the Korean War, achieving the rank of sergeant. Upon completing his military service, he worked for Vanity Fair Mills in Atmore. After 42 years, he retired as Head Machinist.

Mr. Godwin enjoyed special family time riding motorcycles. He also rode with friends and various groups for enjoyment as well as for charitable fundraising events.

For many years and until his death, Mr. Godwin was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church where he had served on the Vestry in the office of Junior Warden. He had also been a member of the American Legion until recent years.

Funeral services will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church on February 24, 2015, at 1 p.m. with Rev. John Phillips of Pensacola officiating.

Immediately after the service, burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery in Bratt.

Pallbearers will be Elliot Classen, Kevin Classen, Shawn Godwin, Robert Earl Godwin, Blaine O’Brien and Roy Ward.

The Women of Trinity Episcopal Church in Atmore are honorary pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made in Mr. Godwin’s honor to Trinity Episcopal Church, 203 S. Carney St., Atmore, AL 36502.

Mr. Godwin’s family will be forever grateful for the excellent care everyone at the Veterans Home in Bay Minette has shown for the past year-and-a-half. The entire staff have all treated Mr. Godwin and his family with dignity and kindness. Particular thanks to everyone who works on G Wing of the facility for their professionalism and compassion. The family is also grateful to Covenant Hospice for keeping Mr. Godwin comfortable in his final days.

Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.

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