Vincent N. Godwin

The Life of Vincent N. Godwin

Vincent Napoleon Godwin  of  the Carrollton community in Isle of Wight County transitioned from life on Saturday, March 29, 2025, in his childhood home at 67 years of age. Vincent was born in Carrollton, Virginia on August 12, 1957 to the late Ernest Albert Godwin, Sr. and Roxie Lee Davis.

Vincent attended Norfolk State University where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and earned his Juris Doctorate at Dickinson School of Law in 1983. After passing the Virginia State Bar, he would begin his legal career and go on to open a private practice in Smithfield, Virgina. He was a general practitioner, handling major criminal cases, bankruptcies, divorces, wills, and more. Vincent married Lois Ann Smith on July 31, 1993, and they would have three children: Kyle Vincent Godwin, Danielle Victoria-Ann Godwin, and Allen Jasper Godwin.

Affectionately known as “Hawk”, Vincent was an attentive friend. Blessed with quick wit, amazing recall, and insightfulness, he flourished in intimate settings telling stories, cracking jokes, and enjoyed being outside and playing basketball. He was forever grateful for the friendship and compassion given by those he cherished in his life’s journey and knew him to be a loving father, a beloved brother, a kind uncle, and faithful friend. One of Vincent’s greatest passions was music. He dedicated much of his free time playing his trumpet and crafting his unique style. The rasping toots and melodic coos of his horn were cathartic and expressed the depths of his joy, appreciation, sorrows, and love.

Vincent is survived by his children Kyle Godwin, Danielle Godwin, and Allen Godwin, former spouse and mother of his children, Lois Godwin, and brothers Anthony “Bobby” Godwin and Darryl Godwin, Sr.

Vincent was predeceased by his parents Ernest Albert Godwin, Sr. and Roxie Lee Davis, and siblings Patricia Moran and Ernest Albert Godwin, Jr.

Vincent N. Godwin 67, transitioned from this life on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at his residence. Viewing will take place from 3-6 pm on Friday April 4, 2025 at Shivers Funeral Chapel, A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11am Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Sweet Haven Holy Church of God, 22188 Brewers Neck Boulevard, Carrollton, VA. 23314. Interment will follow the service at Christian Home Baptist Church Cemetery, Windsor, VA. Please keep the Godwin family in your thoughts and prayers.