Funeral services for Randall Keith Godwin, 59 of Palestine will be held at 2pm Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Oaklawn Memorial Park, laid to rest beside his Godwin legacy, with Brother Gary Bowman officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bailey & Foster Funeral Home.
Mr. Godwin passed away at his home December 13, 2021 in the Blackfoot community where his heart found a home, family, friends and contentment. He was born in Anderson County, Texas, October 16, 1962, attended Palestine ISD. He was raised an only child with strong Christian morals and strict hard working values of his beloved farming family. Randy was loyal to his family and community and expected nothing less from others. Randy claimed surrogate mothers in Nelda Burges Godwin and Mrs. Helen Wardell and most recently Nina Royall.
Randy became a truck driver and appreciated the great American experience with pride, brotherhood, patriotism and wonder. He had a hearty presence, roaring voice and contagious smile. He loved storytelling, hunting and his mare and dogs.
Mr. Godwin is preceded in death by his parents Jerry and Laverne (Dial) Godwin. He is survived by his cousins and extended families and many bonus friends and their children, including Barrett Holloman, Eiland Davis and Charlie Jenkins.
Pallbearers will be Coy White, Ricky Royal, Robert Wardell, Jordan Pete Hill, Steven McCuery, Chris Ingram, and Chance Franks. Honorary pallbearers will be JH Godwin and Rodney Godwin.
A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, December 17, 2021 at Bailey & Foster.
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