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Woodrow Wilson Godwin Jr.

Feb 19, 2020 | Obituaries

Mr. Woodrow Wilson “Chuck” Godwin Jr., 73, of Sanford, husband of Rosemary Williams Godwin, his wife and best friend for 53 years, was led home to his Savior Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020.

Born March 19, 1946, in Sanford, he was the son of the late Woodrow Wilson Godwin and Helen Tapman Godwin. Mr. Godwin was a trapper and waterman, of the Christian faith, and loved the Lord. He loved spending time with his family, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and retelling his adventures in life, which would always make you laugh.

In addition to his loving wife, Mr. Godwin is survived by three daughters, Crystal Ann Godwin, of Winchester, Va., Kim Godwin Snyder (Richard Jr.), of Pocomoke, Md., and Hope Lynn Hess (Ron), of Parksley; two grandsons, Ronald Lee Hess Jr., of Parksley, and Richard Jefferson Snyder III, of Pocomoke; a sister, Lorraine Culp (Roland), of Pocomoke; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his beloved son, Woodrow Wilson “Little Chuck” Godwin III; a loving granddaughter, Roni Lee Hess; and two beautiful sisters, Sonja Lee Evans and Violet (Dony) White.

A graveside service was conducted from the Williams Cemetery in Sanford, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020.

Memory tributes may be shared with the family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements were made by the Williams-Parksley Funeral Home.