Larry was born on January 17, 1945, in Greenville, Texas, to O.D. and Elvie Godwin.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marsha Gilliam Godwin; his children: Darron Godwin of Celeste, Jared and Cathy Godwin of Bartlesville, and Marcy and Jody Burch of Bartlesville; his grandchildren: Drew and Emily Godwin, Beau Godwin, Abby and Anthony Hughes, Reece Burch, Presley and David Rathbone, and Ryker Burch; and twelve great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Dewey and James Godwin; his sister, Christine McKenzie; and his granddaughter, Brittany Godwin.
Larry served six years in the National Guard and spent his career with TXU, retiring in 2000. After retirement, he worked for Celeste ISD and served as the mayor of Celeste. Larry found great joy in working on projects for his family and, in recent years, enjoyed being close to loved ones in Bartlesville.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the Chapel of Coker-Mathews Funeral Home, with son-in-law, Jody Burch officiating. Burial will follow at Celeste Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday evening, August 1, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be grandsons Drew Godwin, Beau Godwin, Reece Burch, Ryker Burch, Anthony Hughes, David Rathbone and great-grandson Jayden Godwin.
Honorary pallbearers include friends Robert Collinsworth and Cheryl Johnson.
Donations may be made in Larry's memory to The Journey Home, a hospice care facility in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
Condolences(3)
Missy Prewit
Midland, TX Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Larry was a good man. Marsha, I know you will miss him. I know his suffering has ended. Be at peace knowing he is with so many who have gone before him. Love and prayers for you all.Betty Long
Washington, UT Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Marsha, We were so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. May the Lord wrap his arms around you and your family at your loss.Donna Massey
Greenville, TX Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Marsha I am so sorry. You are in my thoughts and prayers.