James Eueal "J.E." Godwin, Jr., age 81, of Atmore, AL passed away on August 19, 2020 in Atmore, AL.  He was born on August 17, 1939 in Monroe County, AL to the late James Eueal and Leona Barnhill Godwin, Sr. He served in the United States Army. He was a lifelong farmer and was employed with Monsanto Company as a Chemical Operator until his retirement.

He is preceded in death by his parents, James Eueal and Leona Barnhill Godwin, Sr. and his sister, Edis Day.

He is survived by his son, Patrick Godwin of Atmore, AL; his brothers, Hermon (Patsy) Godwin of Pensacola, FL and Winston (Faye) Godwin of Huxford, AL; his sisters, Linda Dixon of Juniper, FL and Yvonne Moss of Huxford, AL along with many friends and family.

Funeral service will be held Sunday, August 23, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Sis. Eloise Stewart and Bro. Cornelius Phillips officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL.

Active pallbearers will be Ricky Godwin, Dillon Godwin, Mike Godwin, Steve Godwin, Kenny Barnhill, Ronnie Barnhill, Keith Bryant, Kelly Bryant, Eric Hall and Wesley Surmon.

Visitation will be Saturday, August 22, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.

For the safety of you and others, please practice social distancing requirements, though wearing a facial mask is strongly encouraged.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.