Grant Murry Godwin's Obituary
GODWIN, GRANT MURRAY
Grant Godwin passed away after an extended illness in Gainesville Florida.
Grant was born and raised in Oak Grove, Florida, Escambia County near Pensacola.
Growing up in Oak Grove Florida, Grant was active in 4H Clubs and Future Farmers of America. In high school, Grant was rewarded with the prestigious 'American Farmer' award - one of three recipients in the State of Florida.
Grant graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor and Master's degree in Agriculture and worked for 4-H, IFAS at the University of Florida.
Grant met his wife Bronna while working as 4-H Staff members; Grant at University of Florida and Bronna at Florida State University. They were married in Bartow, Florida on June 30, 1957. They have made their home in Gainesville since that date.
They have three children. Mark (Karen) who live on Lake Santa Fe in Alachua County; Jane (Randy) of Houston, Texas, have a son, Alex and Ann (Tom), of Naples, Florida, have a daughter, Lauren and a son Ryan (Lara) and Lauren has a son, Jesse.
Grant enjoyed fishing, hunting and traveling. Grant and Bronna aimed to visit all national parks and historical sites. They enjoyed some parks so much, they continued to visit. They toured many European countries including Great Britain, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal. They also enjoyed time in Egypt, Australia, New Zealand, and cruised regularly.
Grant enjoyed his Yorkie Annabel, a special companion in his later years.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in The Piano Room at Oak Hammock with Rev. Esther Rodriguez officiating. A graveside service will be held Friday, May 22, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in Oak Grove Cemetery, 2600 Highway 99, Century, FL, 32535.
Memorial contributions may be made to Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90TH Blvd. Gainesville FL 32606 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/gainesville/obituary.aspx?n=grant-murray-godwin&pid=174878583&fhid=18654#sthash.zaENoL19.dpuf
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