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Kenneth Warren Godwin
Jan 7, 1957 - Jan 12, 2015
Raleigh - Kenneth Warren Godwin, age 58, went to be with his Lord surrounded by family on January 11, 2015. Ken was a native of Raleigh, NC, born in the old Rex Hospital. He was a graduate of Cary High School and received an Associate Degree in Industrial Engineering from Wake Technical Community College. While beginning his career in the Engineering field, he soon realized his desire to go back into the Elevator Industry, which is what his Father, Uncle, and two older brothers worked in. It was his passion of working with his hands to repair things that gave him great satisfaction. He joined Godwin Elevator Company and I.U.E.C. Local 80 as a mechanic and soon became V.P. Of Operations in a career that lasted 27 years. His battle with Lymphoma cancer ended his career, although he always strived to get back to work because he felt that it was what made him feel complete.
Ken fought hard and always remained positive with a great outlook in his battle with cancer. He was first diagnosed with the disease in 2010 and was cleared after treatments and returned to work in 2011, until a reoccurrence in 2013 which led to an aggressive approach in treatments, including a bone marrow transplant. He was once again cleared of this disease until a reoccurrence in 2014 and was advised by his doctors to do and say all of the things he ever wanted to, and to travel...which he did to the best of his ability.
He lived his life full of passion and love and always had a contagious smile on his face. He adored his children and his close knit family and friends. Whether in his work or in his family life, he was considered as one who would keep it together and in perspective with a positive approach. He also had a great passion for music which led him to an extensive list of concerts and performances attended over the years, and he loved playing his drums and congas. He spent all of the time that he could at his little slice of heaven on the river at Minnesott Beach...bird watching, fishing, sitting on the porch or walking the beach watching sunrises and sunsets, and taking pictures of all the beauty. He lived his life by his motto, and asked everyone else to as well: Live life, love life, and be thankful for your blessings each and every day.
Ken is preceded in death by his father, H.E. Godwin, Sr.; mother, Grace C. Godwin; and son, Matthew Hisada Godwin.
He is survived by his wife, Joy Valentine Militello; daughter, Anastasia (Stacy) Godwin King (husband Caleb); son, Kenneth (Kent) Godwin, Jr.; stepfamily, Samuel Lemley, Kate Lemley, and Ezra Militello Grubba; brothers, H.E. (Buddy) Godwin, Jr. (wife Annette) and James Godwin; sisters, Sherry Mitchell and Donna Crowder (husband Bob); along with numerous nephews and nieces. Also, the families canine companion, sweet Joy.
A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Carolina Pines Baptist Church, 2655 South Saunders Street, Raleigh. Family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow services at Montlawn Memorial Park. The Reverend Robert Coats will be officiating the services.
The family suggest that memorials be made to any Cancer Society or Foundation to help fight or find a cure for this dreadful disease. .
Patsy Lamearl Sanderlin
Ms. Patsy Lamearl Sanderlin, age 49, of Dunn died Friday December 31, 2004 at Britthaven Nursing Home in Dunn. Ms. Sanderlin was born July 12, 1955 in Horry County, SC and was formerly of the Fuquay-Varina area.
Survivors include her mother, Eudell Prince Coe of Fuquay-Varina; her father, Earl McCormick of Conway, S.C.; her son, David Sanderlin of Raleigh; and a daughter, Nina Sanderlin of Raleigh; a brother, Vernon T. McCormick of Smithfield; a sister and brother-in-law, Tammy and Kenneth Green of Novato, Calif.; and one granddaughter, Angela Sylva and several aunts and uncles.
A memorial service was held Saturday March 19, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Chalybeate Springs Baptist in Fuquay-Varina, with the Rev. John Gupton officiating.
Jane Gunter Sugg
Jane Gunter Sugg, 79, of 408 Greenway Drive, Eden, died Thursday morning, March 24, 2005 at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro. The funeral service was held Saturday, March 26 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery in Fuquay-Varina, Saturday afternoon. Family and friends gathered following the interment at the cemetery.
Mrs. Sugg was born in Wake County to the late Laughton Bruce and Helen Brown Gunter. She was a graduate of both, Mars Hill College and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Eden where she was a member of the choir, the Irene Taylor Sunday School Class and the Virginia Woods Circle. Mrs. Sugg was active in her community and enjoyed her involvement in the Leaksville Garden Club, Leaksville-Spray History Club, the George Reynolds Chapter of DAR, and the Morehead Memorial Hospital Auxiliary of which she was currently serving as a Board member.
Surviving her are daughters, Suzanne Sugg of Fuquay-Varina, Becky Smothers and husband, Stacy, of Eden, N.C.; grandsons, Benton Smothers and Cole Smothers; brother, L. Bruce Gunter, Jr. and his wife, Betsy of Fuquay-Varina; nephews, L. Bruce Gunter, III and Mark Gunter of Raleigh.
Mrs. Sugg was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Charles Henry Sugg.
The family received friends at Fair Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church, 533 Greenwood Street, Eden NC 27288.
Waylon Winslow Truelove
Waylon Winslow Truelove went to be with his Lord on Friday, March 25, 2005. He passed peacefully in his sleep at Brighton Manor Rehab in Fuquay-Varina. Waylon formerly resided on O.C. Hester Road in Holly Springs.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory a wife of 61 years, Rubell Baker Truelove; two sons, Luvern Waylon Truelove and his wife Bonnie of Holly Springs, and Edison (Bud) Truelove of Boston, Mass.; two daughters, Diane Baker and her husband Larry of Fuquay-Varina, and Gwen Price and companion Roger Waddell of Holly Springs. Mr. Truelove was blessed with nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Truelove served in World War II as an MP and cook in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed carpentry work.
The family received guests at Sugg Funeral Home on Saturday, March 26, and the funeral service was held on Easter Sunday, March 27, at Duncan Baptist Church. Pall bearers were Barry and Shane Truelove, Chris Price, Toby and Danny Baker and Darrell Sauls. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Ronald Allen Brummett
Ronald Allen Brummett, 54, died Saturday, November 20, 2004. He moved to Apex, NC in 1989 to start a family business, Elevator Specialists of Carolina, Inc.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Helen Ann Brummett; two sons, Jason Allen Brummett and wife Laura of Fuquay-Varina and Joseph Edward Brummett and wife Jocelyn of Holly Springs; and three grandsons, Kyle, David and Logan.
Born in Indianapolis, Indiana he was the son of Doris Virginia Brummett of Whispering Pines, NC who also survives him, and the late Edward J. Brummett and the brother of the late Sharon Ann Brummett Cunniff.
He attended Michigan State University, served in the U.S. Air Force at Hill Air Force Base in Clearfield, Utah, where he met Helen.
Ron worked for Otis Elevator for fourteen years before he came to North Carolina to start his own company, Elevator Specialists of Carolina. He was respected in the local elevator community and was recently appointed to the licensing board for elevator mechanics for North Carolina.
In his free time he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and family at the beach as well as deep sea fishing. He was a caring, giving man that devoted his life to family and work.
The family received friends on Tuesday, November 23 at Thomas Funeral Home, 401 N. Ennis Street, Fuquay-Varina. Funeral services were held in the chapel of Thomas Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 24. Burial followed at Wake Chapel Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.
Gretha Olive Patterson
Mrs. Gretha Olive Patterson, age 73, of Broadway died at her home on Monday, November 15, 2004. She was the daughter of the late Benton and Alice Smith Olive. Visitation was held at O’Quinn-Peebles Funeral Home and other times at her home. The Funeral was held at Holly Spring Baptist Church on Wednesday, November 17. The Rev. Jerry Parsons was the service official. Burial was at the church cemetery following the ceremony. Mrs. Patterson was survived by her husband, Clayton J. Patterson of the home; sons, Joey Patterson and his wife Peggy, Jody Patterson and his wife Gwen, and Dennis Patterson all of Broadway, Ronnie Olive and his wife Gypsie of Willow Springs; daughter, Rhonda Bailey and her husband Kelly of Sanford; 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Harnett Co., P.O. Box 373, Erwin, NC 28339. Services handled by O’Quinn-Peebles Funeral Home.
Adam Todd Kelly
Adam Todd Kelly, infant son of Bill and Wanda Kelly went to be with the Lord Thursday, September 23rd, 2004, as he was quietly held in the arms of his Mommy and Daddy, who cherished him. Adam was born September 8th and though his time on earth was brief, he touched many hearts and lives, especially those of his Mommy and Daddy. He was their very special “Gift”.
Adam is survived by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Atkins, Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Kelly; he had 10 aunts and uncles, Phyllis and Robert Prince, Gerald and Teresa Atkins, Jesse and Brenda Day, Richard and Jennifer Kelly, and John and Janet Heeter, 9 cousins, Jennifer, Julie, Bryan, Olivia, Caleb, Daniel, Kaitlyn, Kelli, and Emily and a very special double 1st cousin, Thomas and a dog, Tanner.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3pm at the Calvary Baptist Church on Highway #1010. Burial will be in Inwood Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 6 until 8pm at the Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 200 SE Maynard Rd., Cary and at other time at the home of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Atkins, Sr., 5108 Ten-Ten Rd., Raleigh. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 101 Old Mason Farm Rd., Chapel Hill, NC 27517 in honor of Adam or the charity of choice are appreciated. Adam’s parents ask that no one ever forget how wonderful and brave Adam was. He was their inspiration and always will be. Rest well in Heaven our little “Sweet Pea”, until we hold you again.
