Norris L. "Buck" Godwin Jr.'s Obituary
Obituary – Norris L. “Buck “Godwin, Jr.
Our family and community sadly lost a pillar on Friday, June 23, 2023, when Norris “Buck” Godwin went home to be with the Lord. Buck was retired from the family business, H.E. Williams & Company, where he served the community and supported the residents of Millsboro with charitable endeavors. Buck was a lifelong resident of Millsboro and his contributions to the community were many. He was a 50-year member of the Millsboro Lions Club where he served as past President. Buck also served on the Millsboro Town Council and served as the Police Commissioner. Buck and his wife Barbara had many friends including their close friends who they met through their love of dancing at the Clarion in Ocean City, Md., including Dr. and Mrs. Berger, staff of the Clarion, many members of the band and a host of others with whom they formed lifelong friendships.
Buck is survived by his daughter, Liz Donaway (Bob), Granddaughter, Ashley Donaway, Great Grandchildren, Ashton, Avery and Addi, his sister Doreen (Bill) Shaner of Durham, NC, many cousins and close family members, and his best friend of over 70 years, Donald Ward. Buck was preceded in death by his parents, Gladys and Norris Godwin, Sr., his beloved wife Barbara Godwin and his cherished daughter Dawn Stevens.
A visitation will be held from 10 AM – 12 Noon on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, DE 19966. Services will be private.
The family is requesting that in lieu of flowers, donations are made to the Millsboro Lions Club P.O.Box 502, Millsboro, DE 19966.
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