Travis Godwin

Travis Godwin, age 74 passed away at home on August 8, following a long battle with ALS.

Travis was born April 30, 1941, in Oak Grove, LA, to the late Gerald and Grace Munn Godwin. Travis is survived by his wife, Anna Joyce Long Godwin. They have made their home in Pickwick for 35 years.

After graduating from Fair Park High School in Shreveport, LA in 1960, Travis studied drafting and architecture at Memphis State University in preparation for a career in the construction business. He was the owner of CIG Contractors, Inc. in Corinth, MS, from 1976-2003, when he retired. He was a member of the Associated Builders and Contractors of MS, and served on the board of directors for several years.

As an active member of the First Baptist Church of Counce, TN, Travis chaired the Building and Grounds Committee. He also served as the first president of the Shiloh Falls Home Owners Association, and continued to serve on the SFHA architectural committee for several years.

In his leisure time Travis enjoyed boating, motorcycling, and exploring the country in his motorcoach. He loved meeting new people, visiting with family and friends and helping others. He was the “go-to” guy for advice and solutions.

Travis is survived by his daughter Debbie Spradlin (Steve) of Greenville, MS; son Randall Godwin (Polly) of Saltillo, MS; grandsons Russell Stewart (Kayla) of Corinth, MS and Seth Godwin of Oxford, MS; great granddaughters Willow and Abby Stewart; sisters Geraldine Delancy (Edwin) of Shreveport, LA, Charlotte Baxter and Lila Hargrove of West Monroe, LA; brother Neal Godwin (Penny) of Guys, TN; stepbrother Randy Godwin of Mobile, AL and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to the ALS Association of TN, PO Box 40244, Nashville, TN 37204-2044 or First Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 325, Counce, TN 38326.