Mr. Major M. Godwin of Orlando, Florida, but formerly of Blountstown, Florida, transitioned from this life on Thursday, October 20, 2022, in Advent Health Orlando.
Mr. Godwin was a member of St. Mark African Methodist Episcopal Church in Orlando, Florida.
Homegoing Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 10:00 AM from the sanctuary of Rivertown Community Church located at 19359 Hwy 71 South in Blountstown, Florida 32424 with the Elder Pretis Godwin, II, officiating.
Interment will be in the Magnolia Cemetery located at 326 13th Street in Blountstown, Florida 32424.
Mr. Godwin will lie in repose at the church from 9:00 AM until time for the service.
A public viewing will be held on Friday, October 28, 2022, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM from the sanctuary of Saint Mary Missionary Baptist Church located at 16345 SE River Street in Blountstown, Florida 32424.
The family kindly asks that everyone wear a mask for the viewing and funeral service to protect the health and safety of all who will attend.
He leaves to cherish a lifetime of fond, yet precious memories, a loving and devoted family:
His dedicated and loving Wife: Renae Godwin of Orlando, Florida
Six Daughters: Unita Ivory-Bush of Jacksonville, Florida; Trisha Smarr of Atlanta, Georgia; Sabrina Godwin and Lucretia Simmons both of Tallahassee, Florida; Akwete (Chris) Baker-Jackson of Blountstown, Florida; and Amari Godwin of Orlando Florida
Two Sons: Maurice Godwin of Miami, Florida; and DeβAngelo Godwin of Atlanta, Georgia
Six Sisters: Saffronia Arline of Jacksonville, Florida; Jacqueline (Roland) Lord of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Mary Williams of New Orleans, Louisiana; Dorothy Heller and Diann Jackson both of Blountstown, Florida; and Vivian (Danny) Black of Bristol, Florida
Two Brothers: Pretis (Rose) Godwin of Lakeland, Florida and Derit (Toretha) Godwin of Greenwood, Florida
And a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Traditional Floor Basket was sent for Major M. Godwin - October 27, 2022
My condolences to the family. May God continue to bless the family in this time of bereavement of Mr. Godwin. Family keep your head up and know that he is in better place. Sharon Young and Family.
Sending our sincere condolences to Renae and the entire Godwin family at this most difficult time. May God grant you peace that surpasses all understanding.
Love Gregory and Carla Blue Candis Dancy and Brandon Brewer
Sending our sincere condolences to Renae Godwin and the entire Godwin family in the passing of her beloved husband. My God grant you peace that surpasses all understanding is our prayer!
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May God give the family strength and comfort in their time of sorrow. Patricia Lockwood Boone
TO GOD BE THE GLORY OURS HEART'S ARE DEEPLY SADDENED IN THE DEMISE OF MIZELL AS WE ALL WAYS WOULD CALL HIM AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER..TO THE GODWIN FAMILY MY GOD CONTINUES TO KEEP YOU ALL IN HIS CARE OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU..GOD BLESS YOU ALL ...THE BLUE FAMILY..BLOUNTSTOWN FLORIDA
Myzell was always a stand-up, respectful friend in my eyes. It's been a very long time since I saw him last but I am certain he is resting in the arms of God and his family in Heaven. Rest now Myzell. Blessings to the family.
My you rest eternally in your heavenly home. RIH. Margaret Wheaton
Your husband, father, brother,uncle,cousins has transitioned from this earthly life to life everlasting. He has gone to heaven to set a place at the Lord's table for each of you. Don't shed s tear, but cherish the wonderful memories that you have shared. You will be together again.
We should be cheerful, because we would rather leave these bodies and be at home with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8 CEV
In your time of sorrow lean and depend on God. He will give you strength for the journey. Your tears of sorrow will turn into tears of joy as you think back to your fund memories of Myzell.
The Ivory Family wrap our arms of comfort around you, we pray that your memories of Myzell will give you peace during your time of sorrow.
Love and prayers!
We should be cheerful, because we would rather leave these bodies and be at home with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8 CEV
In your time of sorrow lean and depend on God. He will give you strength for the journey. Your tears of sorrow will turn into tears of joy as you think back to your fund memories of Myzell.
The Ivory Family wrap our arms of comfort around you, we pray that your memories of Myzell will give you peace during your time of sorrow.
Love and prayers!
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