Cecil N. Godwin

Cecil N. Godwin was born on December 13, 1930 in Savannah, Tennessee, the son of the late Grady and Marie Young Godwin.

On December 24, 1949, he was united in marriage to Celia B. Lard, who survives.

Mr. Godwin honorably served his country for 20 years in the United States Air Force. The Air Force took him many places, including California, Texas, England, Florida, France, Thailand, Oklahoma, and Greece. Cecil was a member of Sharon Baptist Church in Savannah, Tennessee. He served as a deacon for many years. He taught Sunday School for men for several years, but his favorite class to teach was boys from first through sixth grade. He loved gardening, raising fruits and vegetables, but his passion was flowers, especially roses. After retiring from the USAF, he had a career in carpentry, farming, and ranching. Cecil could be quite mischievous and loved pulling pranks on people. He was very involved in the community and loved helping others.

Cecil N. Godwin departed this life on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 in Savannah, Tennessee, at the age of 94 years, 3 months, and 12 days.

He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Celia B. Godwin; daughters, Sandra C. Owens and her husband Tommy and Denise G. Mallette and her husband Don; brothers, Willis Godwin and his wife Kathleen and Lonnie Godwin; sister, Ollie Gremmels; grandchildren, Lana Silvia (Robert), Tina Conaway (Jeff), Jon Mallette, Joe Mallette (Amy), Jenny Threadgill, Lennie Farmer (Kevin), and Jason Mallette (Angie); great grandchildren, Alex Silvia (Jessica), Aaron Silvia (Sarah), Lindsay Wigal (Lucas), Courtney Austin (Tyler), Camryn Conaway, Bailee Farmer, Peyton Farmer, Weston Farmer, Walker Farmer, Cindy Mallette, Zoe Mallette, Owen Mallette, Braxton Medina, Maddison Medina, Cecilia Mallette, Tyler Murphy, Elora Threadgill, Camilla Threadgill, and Lyla Threadgill; great great grandchildren, Noah Kapphahn-Silvia, Hunter Silvia, Hayden Silvia, Miles Austin, Lucy Wigal, Mason Silvia, Hayley Mabry, Daylen Mabry, and Ryder Tames; and a host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Cecil was preceded in death by his sister, Delois Morris and sister in law, Bonnie Godwin.

Memorial donations may be made to: Sharon Christian Academy or Sharon Baptist Church, Savannah, TN