Raleigh Conley Godwin

Retired Airforce Master Sergeant Raleigh Conley Godwin of Auburn, Georgia passed away peacefully Thursday, January 13, 2022 at the age of 100. Born November 10, 1921 in Colquitt, Georgia he was the son of Oscar and Serene Godwin and the widower of the late Julian Madge Godwin, née Hall.

Raleigh has the unique distinction of having served his country through three wars: WWII (European theatre), Korea, and Vietnam. In addition to serving his country in the Army Air Corps and Airforce he enjoyed many careers. While he had an interesting and exciting life most that know him in this area know him simply as ‘Grandpa’. Someone to share a smile and a laugh, who was always happy to see you. We will miss him dearly.

Raleigh is preceded in death by his daughter, Myrtle LaNora Combs. He is survived by his son in law Edward Emerson Combs, four grandchildren Edward Raleigh Combs, Amy LaNora Xydias (Ted Albert Xydias), Christopher Daniel Combs (Roxanne Leigh Combs), and Katryn Tara Combs. Additionally, he is survived by his great-grandchildren; Roman Alexander Xydias (Jessica Erin Xydias), Ashton LaNora Burton (Jeremy Craig Burton), Alexandra Julian Combs, Evan Daniel Combs; and his great great grandchildren: Benjamin, Julian, Bradley and Willow.

Funeral services will be held 4:00 pm Friday, January 21, 2022 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel.  Officiating Father Gilbert Exumè of St. Matthew’s in Winder.  Interment will be held at Memory Hill Cemetery in Dothan, Alabama. The family will receive friends 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Friday, January 21, 2022 at the funeral home.  All are welcome to attend and celebrate Grandpa’s life.  Funeral arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.