James R. “Jim” Godwin, 81, died June 8, 2014, in Brandon.
Mr. Godwin was a lifelong resident of Plant City. After 38 years at Tampa Electric, he retired as the general manager of Gannon Station Power Plant.
He served for 33 years in the U.S. Army National Guard and retired as a full bird colonel.
He is survived by his mother, Cecil Ruth Godwin; his wife of 62 years, Betty K. Godwin; daughter, Lisa Godwin Harris; son-in-law, Jay Harris; brother, Jack Godwin; sister-in-law, Shirley Godwin; one grandson, Emmanuel Houvardas; and several nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his son, Larry Alan Godwin; and father, John Edwin Godwin.
A graveside service was held June 14, at Turkey Creek Baptist Cemetery, in Plant City.