Charles Preston Godwin

Rocky Mount, NC - Dr. Charles Preston Godwin, 90, of Magnolia Glen, 5301 Creedmoor Road, formerly of Rocky Mount, passed away, Sunday, February 14, 2010 at Rex Hospital. He was born in Ahoskie, NC on January 9, 1920 to Levy Junie and Nancy Morris Godwin. He was preceded in his death by his brother, Reverend Clarence Godwin, sisters Foye Chamlee, Verlie Dilday and Mary Fleming. Charles graduated from Wake Forest University in 1941. From there he entered Dental School at Emory University in Atlanta, Ga. and graduated with his DDS in 1944. While in Dental School Charles was an Ensign in the Navy. After graduating from Dental School, Charles was commissioned in the US Navy as a 2nd Lieutenant. He served during World War II and the Korean War. He finished his Naval Career as a Lieutenant Commander. He served at Great Lakes Naval Station in Michigan and Shepherd Air Base in Wichita Falls, TX where he prepared men for their tours of service. He married the love his life, Betty Evans Britt of Atlanta, GA in 1944. After his Military Career, Charles and Betty relocated to Rocky Mount, NC where he began his Dental Practice. He practiced Dentistry for 65 years. He was a member of the North Carolina State Dental Society where he served a term as President, a Fellow of the American Dental Society, a delegate to the National Dental Ethics Committee, and a member of the Willie DeMerit Study Club which was the first Dental Study Club in North Carolina. He also served as President of the Edgecombe-Nash-Halifax Dental Society. He was served two terms as President of Benvenue Country Club, President of the Rotary Club, he was a fundraiser for the Salvation Army, a contributor to Boys and Girls Club of Rocky Mount, he gave annual YMCA memberships to underprivileged children. He also was a 30 year member and contributor to Ducks Unlimited. He was a member of the Durant Island Fishing Club for over 40 years. Charles is survived by his wife and love of 65 years, Betty Britt Godwin. Surviving children: daughter Bettina Batts and husband Jerry of Raleigh, son Charles Preston Godwin, Jr and wife Betsy of Greenville, daughter Nancy Haselden and husband Bill of Canton, GA and son Clark Godwin and wife Anne of Raleigh. Grandchildren: Britt Scheliga and husband Greg, Charles Preston Godwin III, and wife Amber, Ryce Godwin, Hadley Godwin, Will Haselden, Alex Haselden and wife Gretchen and Clark Godwin, Jr. Great grandchildren: Maddie Scheliga and Georgia Grace Godwin. The Funeral Service will be held at Lakeside Baptist Church in Rocky Mount, NC where he served and worshipped. The service is Wednesday, February 17th at 11:00am. The church is located at 1501 Sunset Ave, Rocky Mount, NC. Please join the family for a "Celebration of Dr. Charles P. Godwins Life". The visitation will be held after the service. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the youth of Lakeside Baptist Church, 1501 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC. On-line condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.wheelerandwoodlief.com. Visitation Lakeside Baptist Church 1501 Sunset Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-446-0126 --> | Wednesday 2/17, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Service Lakeside Baptist Church 1501 Sunset Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-446-0126 --> | Wednesday 2/17, 11:00 am