Mr. David H. Godwin of Wallace, NC passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Born on October 24, 1929, he is the son of the late John William Godwin, Sr. and Ethel Holmes Godwin.  He is also preceded in death by his wife and soul mate of 68 years, Evelyn Dudney Godwin; siblings--Billy Godwin, J.B. Council, Irene Warren, Thelma Guyton, and Lois Tidd; granddaughter--Suzanne M. Kornegay; and son-in-law--Jimmy Smith.

Left to cherish his memory are his children--Nancy G. Smith of Wallace, Vickie G. Baker (Tony) of Teachey, and Tommy Godwin (Audrey) of Rose Hill; grandchildren--David McMillan (Jenni) of Clayton, Eve B. Jones (Chris) of Sneads Ferry, April B. Fussell (Ryan) of Teachey, Adam Baker (Rena) of Teachey, Anne G. Spain (Patrick) of Pleasent Garden, and Eric Godwin (Ashley) of Wendell; twelve greatgrandchildren; and one great greatgrandchild; brother-in-law--Tom Dudney; and sister-in-law--Katherine Godwin.

Mr. Godwin was a determined, tough, strong, driven but still gentle man.  He was good at building business at different strategy approaches and wasn't scared to take a risk.  Started three different grocery businesses over 70 + years with the last one in Rose Hill--Godwin's IGA, 50 years ago.  He loved to work--loved people and loved to teach others good work ethic.  One thing he was very passionate about was fresh corn for the produce department.  Over the years, he tried to teach many of us how to properly trim corn for the produce department.  Nobody could do it as well as he could--so that was "his" job up until he broke the first hip in September 2023.  Yes, he was still driving and living by himself at 93 years of age.  Special thanks to his wonderful caregivers--Delphine Tillman, Geraldine Vines, Patrina Ann Hankins, Sandy Murphy, Lisha McMillan, Lower Cape Fear Life Care Hospice, and special nurses Sonia and Kevon.

The Godwin family will greet friends at a visitation set for 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 30, 2024 with service to follow at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Padgett Funeral & Cremation Services of Wallace.  Interment will follow the service in Riverview Memorial Park of Watha.  Family will greet at the residence at other times.  Floral arrangements are welcome or please consider a contribution to the Masonic Children's Home of Oxford.