Julian W. Godwin

December 2, 2015

Julian W. Godwin, age 92, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 25, 2015. He was a native of Oak Grove, FL, but had resided in Pensacola since 1943. Mr. Godwin graduated from Ernest Ward High School in 1941. He served in World War II as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army, 102nd Infantry Division, Company 1, 403 Infantry Regiment. Mr. Godwin served in the European Theater of Operation during combat and occupation. He was honored to wear the Combat-Infantry Badge, and was awarded the Purple Heart Medal for wounds received in battle. On April 30, 2008, he flew on the first Emerald Coast Honor Flight for WWII Veterans from Pensacola to visit the WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Mr. Godwin was employed by the Naval Aviation Depot at Naval Air Station Pensacola for 41 years. He retired as a Quality Control Specialist in June, 1985. Mr. Godwin was a Christian and a member of Olive Baptist Church for over 38 years, where he was a member of the Vaughn Urquhart Sunday School Class. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #310 in Century for over 50 years.

Mr. Godwin is preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Bertie; two sisters, Armentine and Mary Evelyn; one sister-in-law, Bobbie June Godwin; one brother-in law, Earl Fore; and one nephew, Dwight Godwin.

Mr. Godwin is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 64 years and eight months, Burnis Godwin; one son, Steve (Shirley) Godwin; one precious granddaughter, Leslie Ann Godwin; two sisters, Joyce Fore and Betty Ann (Donald) Dennis; one brother, Roy “Buddy” (Marvette) Godwin; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members.

The family wishes to extend special thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff of Covenant Hospice at West Florida Hospital for their dedicated care.

Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2015, at Faith Chapel North in Cantonment.

Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. at Faith Chapel North with Dr. Jerry Passmore officiating.

Burial will be in Bayview Cemetery with military honors.

Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Vaughn Urquhart Sunday School Class.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Relaunch Building Program at Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.

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