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James Godwin, Jr. Jim passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 in Tucson, Arizona, following courageously battling Parkinson's Disease and post-Guillain-Barre Syndrome for years. He was 84. He is survived by his wife Cindy and their daughter Kelly, and his former wife, Janis and their daughters Deborah (Jack) and Teresa and grandsons Samuel (Lacey) and Lucas, and great-grandson Harrison. Jim grew up in the Mobile area of Alabama. He graduated from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Indiana with a degree in civil engineering and received a Master's in Business Administration from Indiana University. In Columbus, he worked for Industrial Nucleonics as Vice President of Facilities and Services and was a partner in the architectural firm Godwin-Bohm-NBBJ. In 1980 Jim moved to Tucson to become CEO of the engineering (C/M/E) firm Cella Barr Associates (CBA) that had offices in Tucson, Phoenix, Las Vegas and Sacramento. Jim was an inspiration and hero to many. He was strong, determined, smart, analytical, patient, responsible, generous, humble and had a great sense of humor. A private service is planned. Memorial donations can be made to Parkinson's Wellness Recovery Gym (also known as PWR! Gym)in Tucson, where Jim learned how to take on Parkinson's in the same way he overcame many of the limitations from Guillain Barre Syndrome.
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Fran Lord
May 28, 2021
I just found out about Jim through Sally Stinger. Just remembering Jim through the years of our business ties, and then through neighbor ties, all I can say is that he was so kind to me when enduring a divorce, helping in ways he probably didn't realize. I am sorry he is gone. What a wonderful legacy he leaves in family, friends, and in community service. My deepest condolences to Cindy, Kelly, and his other children and grandchildren. One of the good guys.
Jack and Candace Van Schoyck
May 26, 2021
We are saddened with the passing of Jim. We enjoyed many memories with Jim and Cindy here in Tucson and in Pinetop, AZ. I very much enjoyed his company on the golf course. Our prayers are with his family.
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