Vann Funeral Home | Marianna, FL

Obituary For David Godwin

Mr. David Godwin, of Marianna, Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Marianna, Florida.

Graveside Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at 1:00 P.M. from the cemetery of Mt. Olive African Methodist Episcopal Church located at 2135 Fairview Road in Marianna, Florida, with Pastor Margaret Robinson, officiating.

Mr. Godwin will lie in state from 12:00 P. M. until time for the service.

A public viewing will be held on Friday, April 15, 2022, from 4:30 P. M. to 6:00 P. M. from the chapel of Vann Funeral Home.

Center for Disease Control (CDC) Guidance will be followed for social distancing and wearing of masks for everyone’s safety during the viewing and the funeral service.

Mr. Godwin leaves to celebrate a life of lasting love and memories, a loving and devoted family:

Two Sons: Enrique Godwin of Marianna, Florida and Ferron Godwin of Cottondale, Florida

One Daughter: Selena Godwin of Chipley, Florida Four Stepchildren: Mark Lang of Dothan Alabama; Brandon Herring of Jakin, Georgia and Carlton and Danielle Herring both of Marianna, Florida

One Brother: Tony Godwin of Marianna, Florida

Four Sisters: Priscilla Godwin, Helen (Gary) Johns, Pamela Godwin and Lillie (Willie) Monroe all of Marianna, Florida

Six Grandchildren

And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many loving friends.

Guest Book

Your rest is eternal now. You are finally at one with God. This is the everlasting peace that we all aspire to one day achieve when God makes the ultimate call. Sit with the angels, listen to their songs, walk and be with God Spote. Your happiness and perfect peace has been restored. We will miss you but knowing you are wrapped in the arms of the Father brings comfort. Rest now angel! You made it home🙏🏾.

- na

Lawd when my sister told me that it was you in that car wreck, I said he's alright aint he and when she said no jesus have mercy,I will always remember that lil smile you had ,and remember when you and your brother and sister would wake with your daddy and mom to the Suwannee swift store on carters mill road,..take your rest now friend ,,and be in the arm of God and his son Jesus.?..

- na

Aww I can't believe today is the last day we get to say our good bye's. So hard to let this go David you will be greatly missed and I will forever treasure our love and friendship. We all stood in the gap to see you yesterday, Jennifer, Mary, Bev, and the other Mary. We love you remember that.

- na

Awww I can't believe iam writing this saying goodbye to you hurt my heart we had so many good time together we talk about alot things and did alot.I so glad I got to talk to you just before this happen that phone call was everything...The love we shared with each other was everything.. The last year and half you made my life complete..Rest in Paradise until we meet again all my love Mary❤️

- na

Words seem so feeble in moments like these. The depths of your pain I cannot comprehend,Love is a bond that death cannot part. Spote maybe Gone from your arms, but he will forever be in your heart. Mary E. Stay strong and I'll be here to help you get through this. My condolences to the family and to his love.

- na

I will never forget you , Spote, where ever you are my heart will be.. Nothing can change the last seven years.Your picture says it all. David got his wings, Fly high. Spote

- na

My prayers are with you all during this time. May the Lord continue to bless you all and strengthen you. He has joined his loving wife, father, and mother.

- na

Deepest prayers for my daughter and her brothers on the lost of there Dad. Sport and I were always close, he was a great Dad and friend. My condolences to his girlfriend/ wife my friend Jennifer Mount, praying for you all strength.

- na

I will always remember that smile and all the good times we shared together. It broke my heart when I read that text about you. Now where I'm get my moonshine now from 😂 To my Scorpio friend RIP#DG

- na

To the family of DAVID (SPOKE).I will always remember you always smiling. May God be with the family and help them get through this difficult time. Lurene Easterly

- na

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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