Z.C. "Jimmy" Godwin

Obituary

Mr. Z.C. “Jimmy” Godwin age 66, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at his residence under the care of his family and Hospice of Savannah. The Duval County native had lived in Tattnall and Chatham Counties most of his life until moving to the Black Creek Community six years ago. He retired from the Department of Corrections, beginning his career at Georgia State Prison and ending it at Coastal State Prison serving as the Maintenance Engineer for a total of 34 years. He loved all sports and touring on his Harley with his many friends. He was a member of the Black Creek Golf Club and was a Masonic member of the Richard T. Turner Lodge 116. Mr. Godwin is preceded in death by his father, Cecil Thomas Godwin.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Carla C. Godwin of Black Creek.

Five daughters and sons-in-law, Melody (Robbie) Robinson, Angie (Noah) Pittman

all of Vidalia, Talia Herring of Collins, Lola (Jose Penuelas) Marx of California,

Linda (Phil) West of Pooler. Mother, Ms. Vera Poole Godwin of Glennville.

Two Brothers, Kenneth E. Godwin of Jacksonville, FL., Tommy B. Godwin of

Reidsville. Ten grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive.

Visitation and Services

Visitation will begin 6:00pm Friday, March 12, 2010 from the Reidsville Chapel.

Funeral Services will be conducted 10:00am Saturday, March 13, 2010

from the Reidsville Chapel of Bradley B. Anderson Funeral Home with the Reverends Efton Green and Michael Morgan officiating. Interment will follow in the Watermelon Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Glennville.

Pallbearers will be the Smith State Prison Honor Guard.

Honorary pallbearers will be:  James Dixon, Jim Coulter, Jimmy Youmans, Blynn Smith, Billy Tompkins, and Bernie Ceron.