Kenneth “Al” Allen Godwin, 96, of rural Bellefontaine, OH passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at his home.
Kenneth was born on December 11, 1924 in Walnut Grove, OH a son of the late Oscar Allen and Ellen Marie Roeper Godwin. He was raised by his grandparents from an early age. He married Joan Hammond and she preceded him in death.
Al is survived by his adopted family, Andrea Kern, Miah, Molly and Byron Carman and Ed and Jan Golliday.
Al was a WWII veteran of the United States Army. Al worked for the New York Central Railroad for 32 years. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Lakeview. Al enjoyed flying, raising and showing Belgium Draft Horses, farming, watching western movies, going to the zoo and visiting with his adopted grandchildren.
Pastor David Moore will begin funeral services at 1:00 pm, Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Shoffstall Funeral Home, 205 S. Main St, Lakeview with visitation from 11-1. Burial will be in Rea Cemetery with Military Rites performed by the Logan County Veterans Honor Guard.
Memorial Contributions may be given in his name to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Arrangements are in the care of Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview. Condolences may be expressed at shoffstallfuneralhome.com.