Elmer Guy Godwin, age 85, a resident of Shiloh Rd. Moatsville, passed away Wednesday September 5, 2018 at his residence with his loving wife by his side. Elmer was born April 17, 1933 in Barbour Co. a son of the late Maynard Eston and Estie Marie (Wilt) Godwin. Elmer was united in marriage on FebruaryContinue Reading
Elmer Guy Godwin, age 85, a resident of Shiloh Rd. Moatsville, passed away Wednesday September 5, 2018 at his residence with his loving wife by his side. Elmer was born April 17, 1933 in Barbour Co. a son of the late Maynard Eston and Estie Marie (Wilt) Godwin. Elmer was united in marriage on February 21, 1970 to Georgia (Wilson) Godwin who survives at home.
Also surviving, Brother Harold Godwin and wife Jean of Charleston
Brother-in-law, Thomas Wilson of Cincinnati, OH
Sister-in-law, Willodine Godwin of Philippi
Niece, Barbara Godwin of Moatsville
Nephews, Don Godwin and wife Michele of Tampa, FL, Mike Godwin and wife Cheryl of Charleston, Derek Godwin and wife Lisa of Charleston
Elmer was preceded in death by brother, Ralph L. Godwin, and sister-in-law, Elizabeth Wilson
Elmer was co-owner and operator with his late brother Ralph of Godwin’s Sawmill, he was a sawyer for Shaffer Lumber, and Clyde Dumire Lumber, and he also worked as a Crew Leader for WV Department of Highways.
Elmer served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict, he was an avid farmer, and enjoyed making maple syrup in the spring. Elmer was a member of the Shiloh Church of the Brethren.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Friday September 7, from 6-8 pm and on Saturday September 8, from 8 am- 1 pm the service hour with Rev. Todd Mouser and Speaker Brad Dumire officiating. Interment will in the New Hope Valley Cemetery with military honors being accorded.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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In memory of Elmer Guy Godwin, Betty and Paul Miller lit a candle
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Our condolences to Elmer's family.
left a message on September 6, 2018:
Heaven now has a maple sugar angel to look down on all of us. Love, thoughts and prayers to Aunt Georgia.
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