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Godwin, Joseph Lee

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    Paula Jo Godwin Muth
    13 Oct 2022
    10:32am

    To My Secret Santa!
    As a child, like everyone else, Christmas was my favorite time of year, especially since Santa would come to our house. On Christmas Eve, Santa (Uncle Jody) would come to Henry & Judy’s house. My sister’s, cousins and even the adults would gather to greet Santa. To this day these memories are what Christmas’s are made of. I will always hold tight to My Secret Santa. Love you Uncle Jody

    LuAnn Savage
    13 Oct 2022
    10:32am

    I remember your “scary” stories you told to us, nieces and nephews. They were the best. You always had a smile on your face and was such a sweet man.

    Joe Charles Prokopowicz-Godwin
    13 Oct 2022
    10:32am

    My words can never explain what mu heart is feeling. I was so honored to be able to visit Uncle Jody at the home during his last days. I even spoke to him on the phone from New York a few times. Even though Uncle Jody had problems remembering people and their names – when I came into his room my dad ask Uncle Jody “do you know who this is?”… and Jody said “of course, that’s Joe Charles”!!!! (sigh) How can I ever express such an honor and how my heart was filled with love. My Uncle Jody – remembering me! – His boyfriend Joe has told me, Uncle Jody would often speak of me. (sigh) – Uncle Jody – I LOVE YOU and will miss you. You are in good company – your parents, brothers and sisters amongst many family and friends – including our little angel REX.May you ALL be at peace and pray for us! LOVE your nephew Joe Charles Prokopowicz-Godwin , my husband Thomas and our baby boy BRUNO

    Joe Charles Prokopowicz-Godwin
    13 Oct 2022
    10:32am

    Words can never express what sadness I feel in my heart. What an honor it was to visit Uncle Jody in the home during his last days. When I left for my home in New York, Uncle Jody and I shared a few phone conversations. (sorry you didn’t get to visit us, but your spirit is surely here). I will NEVER forget when my dad asked Uncle Jody during our visit “do you know who this is?” I thought to myself it’s okay Jody – you are forgetting names and people – you’ve been through allot. Uncle Jody took a turn and said “sure, that’s Joe Charles!!” (sigh) such an honor – my Uncle remembered me. Jody’s boyfriend Joe told me – Uncle Jody would often talk about me. Uncle Jody – I love you and will miss you. You are now amongst some great people – along with your parents, brothers and sisters – many other friends and relatives and especially our baby REX. Be at peace Uncle Jody. WITH OUR LOVE —your nephew Joe Charles, my husband Tommy and our little boy BRUNO

    Jim and Carolyn Swafford
    13 Oct 2022
    10:32am

    To my Sweet Uncle Jody,
    I wanted so much to be there for you as you were there for so many of our family. I don’t know what Aunt Fanny would have done without you after Uncle Ralph died. Thank you for all those years you took care of our Granny & Granddaddy. I feel so blessed that I got the chance to kiss you and say good bye just before you passed. Now you have the chance to win the gold trophy for “42 champion” and give back the “ceramic skunk” to JUDY. Rest in Peace Uncle Jody as you have earned your wings.

    James Duty
    13 Oct 2022
    10:38am

    Jody…you were a great guy…I met you in 1969 when I moved Dallas & you shared an apartment with my older
    brother Charles, you both attended Oak Cliff Assembly of God church. I move into the apartment & we all split the rent three way…I found that you were such a fantastic person I’m sure that you are missed by many…rest in peace my friend. Until we meet again my friend…

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Dear John,

It was such a nice pleasure to meet you, and what you had planned for my father just took my breath away. It was so special to hear you tell us how he would just come over to talk with you. I think it brought him much comfort. Thank you for putting that Air Force article of him on your website. I am going to have a replica made of the painting of his plane to give you.

Thank you again for all you have done to honor our dad.

Love, The Gillilands

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