Roy Joe Godwin

Benson:  Mr. Roy Joe Godwin, age 79, of 2065 Woodall Dairy Road died Monday, December 29, 2014. Funeral services will be 11:00AM Thursday, January 1, 2015, at Rose & Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. John Byrd. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery.        Mr. Godwin was born July 12, 1935 in Johnston County to the late J. Bryan and Maebelle Dixon Godwin.  He was also preceded in death by sister, Margaret Pipkin; and brothers, Ben Godwin, Mack Godwin, Bill Godwin, Walter Godwin, Earl Godwin, and Charles Godwin.  Mr. Godwin was a rest area attendant for TCI Incorporated.  He was a member of Pleasant Hill Christian Church.        He is survived by his wife, Sue Denning Godwin; children & spouses, Reta & Tim Rhodes of Clayton, Anita & Tim Stevens of Smithfield, and Joey & Donna Godwin of Benson; sister & brother-in-law, Peggy G. & Gene McDade of Raleigh; grandchildren, Clint Jernigan, Chase Jernigan, Allison Price, Olivia Stevens, Noah Godwin, and Ethan Godwin; and great grandchildren, Ryan Jernigan and Ashley Jernigan.        Family will receive friends immediately following the graveside service at Pleasant Hill Christian Church, 929 Pleasant Hill Church Road, Benson, NC  27504.