“REMEMBER ME” Though we walked this road together sometimes we must go alone. One day you'll look for me and I'll be gone home. This road was not an easy one some things I couldn't stand. But that has no indication for the love I have within. Whenever you hurt I feel your pain. It breaks my heart when you cry. I know it seems time stood still, Other times it seemed to fly.
Home Going Celebration for
Sammy Jasper Godwin, Jr. “Papa Sam”
I know you're gonna miss me I dont mind if you shed a tear I'm never too far away from you I'm always somewhere near. Just remember my hurt is gone I'm no longer in any pain. Remember me through the footprints I leave Remember by saying my name. I'll wait for you at the gate till then keep pressing on Remember the good times that we shared remember and keep keeping on. ~Suelestine Godwin~
FLOWER BEARERS LADIES OF THE CHURCH
HONORARY PALL BEARERS USHERS OF THE CHURCH
Christian Fellowship Assembly Dallas, North Carolina Saturday, January 17, 2009 Twelve O'clock P.M.
Paul A. Brintley, Sr. Senior Pastor Officiating www.strivingon.com
~Order of Service~
~Obituary~
PROCESSIONAL............................................................ Patricia Clay PRELUDE CALL TO WORSHIP ............................... Paul A. Brintley, Sr. PRAYER OF COMFORT ...........................Elder Ezekiel Clay Christian Fellowship Assembly
SELECTION .................. Christian Fellowship Assembly Band SCRIPTURES Old Testament ..................................................... Dr. Ty King Senior Pastor, Kings International Church New Testament ................................. Reverend Joshua King Pastor, Highly Exalted Church
SOLO .......................................................... Ranata Wingo POEM ...............................................................“Remember Me” Deshanda Hopper
OBITUARY ........................................................... Patricia Clay PRAYER OF COMFORT ..................... Elder Kenneth Friday Friendship Christian Church
EULOGY .................................................... Paul A. Brintley, Sr. RECESSIONAL
Mr. Sammy Jasper Godwin, Jr. “Papa Sam” Mr. Sammy Jasper Godwin, Jr. “Papa Sam”, was born January 18, 1941 in Lake City, South Carolina. He departed this life on Thursday, January 15, 2009. He was the son of the late Lewis and Minni Dell Godwin. He was preceded in death by two of his sisters Verdell Brickhouse and Willie Mae Waters and by his son Leon Curtis Godwin. He worked faithfully in the community at both the Holiday Inn and Comfort Inn in Kings Mountain, NC where he was a “Jack of All Trades”. Sammy was a wonderful chef and always put his heart and soul into each meal he prepared. One of the greatest joys in his life was gospel music. His favorite song was “Hold My Mule”. Sammy was gifted in playing the guitar and wrote a number of songs and poems. He was an attendee of Christian Fellowship Assembly where he served as an usher. Sammy loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and friends. He enjoyed life thoroughly and loved to have fun. He was a joy to be around and was loved by all who knew him. Those who will forever cherish his memory include: his wife of 43 years, Clarestine Godwin of the home; Sisters, Elizabeth Jones (Charlie) of Ossinger, New York and Queen Esther Rose (Kelly) of Lake City, SC; brothers, John Godwin (Claudette) of Buffalo, NY and Dr. King David Godwin (Sherry) of Louisiana; son Sammy Jay Godwin (Fran) of Gastonia, NC; daughters Valerie Elizabeth Young (Noveal) of Kings Mountain, NC; Suelestine Godwin of Kings Mountain, NC, Tamara Loretha Reid (Anthony) of King Mountain, NC, Cynthia Delois Heggs of Kings Mountain, NC, and Shayla Marie Benton of Shelby, NC; a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren, his brothers and sisters at Christian Fellowship Assembly, and a wonderful host of friends.