John Demory Godwin

November 5, 1952 - December 1, 2020

John Demory Godwin, 68 Okeechobee – John Demory Godwin died December 1, 2020. He was born November 5, 1952 in the Okeechobee General Hospital. He was the only baby in the nursery, so the nurses took turns holding him which started a lifelong desire to be the center of attention in his family. He was a lifelong resident of Okeechobee and a member of the Okeechobee High School Class of 1970. He proudly served our country in the United States Army and was stationed in Scharfenberg, Germany. He spent many years as a third-generation builder with his father, O.D. Godwin. He retired from the Okeechobee County School Transportation Department. Most recently, he became a licensed boat captain. He was a member of the Eagles Club, VFW, and Moose Lodge. He loved fishing, hunting, playing Bingo with his friends at the Eagles and VFW, tinkering in his barn, and mowing his yard. Mr. Godwin was preceded in death by his parents, O.D. and Patricia Godwin; sister, Donna Lee Cooper; and grandparents, Morise and Eunice Thomas and Oliver and Lottie Godwin. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Jennie Zink Godwin; his dog, Maxine; brother, Larry O. Godwin (Kathy); nephews and nieces, Stacey Godwin (Brenda), Stephanie Rowley, David Bell (Beth), Waco Cooper, Lossie Crane, Crystal Cooper, and Shanda Cooper; great nephews, Blake Godwin (Tricia) and Alex Haidar; great nieces, Catie Rowley, Katy Bell, and Sydney Crane; great, great nephew, Ryker Godwin; many cousins; and loving friends, including a special friend, Nadene Hemmingway. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Monday, December 7, 2020 at Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Okeechobee, PO Box 1548, Okeechobee, Florida 34973. Those wishing to leave a message of condolence may sign the register book at, www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com All arrangements are entrusted to the direction and care of the Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, 34972.