Extracted from The Smithfield Herald (Smithfield, NC)
Albert Godwin, 97, Of Route 2, Benson
Albert Godwin, 97-year-old retired farmer of Route 2, Benson, died Sunday in Good Hope Hospital in Erwin following a short illness.
Mr. Godwin was born May 4, 1885, in Johnston County, the son of the late John and Marinie Lee Godwin.
He was a member of Stone's Creek Advent Christian Church.
The funeral was scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday in Stone's Creek Advent Christian Church, with the Rev. Sherwood Brown officiating, and burial following in the Godwin family cemetery near the home.
Surviving are a son, Elmore Godwin of Route 2, Benson; one daughter, Mrs. Pauline McLamb of Route 2, Benson; and two grandchildren.
Tuesday, March 1, 1983