ROCKY MOUNT – Dr. Charles Preston Godwin, 90, of Magnolia Glen, 5301 Creedmoor Road, formerly of Rocky Mount, passed away, Sunday, February 14, 2010 at Rex Hospital. He was born in Ahoskie, NC on January 9, 1920 to Levy Junie and Nancy Morris Godwin. He was preceded in his death by his brother, Reverend Clarence Godwin, sisters Foye Chamlee, Verlie Dilday and Mary Fleming.

He married the love his life, Betty Evans Britt of Atlanta, GA in 1944. After his Military Career, Charles and Betty relocated to Rocky Mount where he began his Dental Practice. He practiced Dentistry for 65 years.

Charles is survived by his wife of 65 years, Betty Britt Godwin. Surviving children: daughter Bettina Batts and husband Jerry of Raleigh, son Charles Preston Godwin, Jr and wife Betsy of Greenville, daughter Nancy Haselden and husband Bill of Canton, GA and son Clark Godwin and wife Anne of Raleigh; six grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.

The Funeral Service will be held at Lakeside Baptist Church in Rocky Mount Wednesday, February 17 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held after the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the youth of Lakeside Baptist Church, 1501 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.

Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount.