Paul J. “Skipper” Godwin, 62, of Punta Gorda, Florida, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2012 at his Punta Gorda residence.
Born July 28, 1949 in Arcadia, Florida to the late Lucy (nee-Wells) and Timothy F. Godwin, Paul, raised in a multi generational family of local fishermen, worked with his family throughout his life fishing while he also worked as a local construction foreman. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Brenda J. (nee-Harshman) Godwin, five children, sons Daniel (Jessica) and Paul J. Godwin, Jr., daughters Beverly (Lee) Butler and Pam Peak, all of Punta Gorda, and Tina (Chad) Douglas of Virginia; brothers David (Sissy) and Mike Godwin both of Punta Gorda; a sister, Cheryl Ann Godwin of Arcadia; 17 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by a brother, Danny Godwin, and one grandchild.
A Memorial Life celebration for Paul will be held 12 Noon this Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Ridge Harbor’s Community Hall, 30337 Cedar Road in Punta Gorda.
Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Homes & Crematory Punta Gorda Chapel.