Foster Wayne Godwin's obituary , Passed away on October 19, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Foster Wayne Godwin

July 2, 1941 - October 19, 2025 (84 years old)

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Foster Wayne Godwin's obituary , Passed away on October 19, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas

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Brotherton Brothers' Funeral Homes

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Foster Wayne Godwin

July 2, 1941 - October 19, 2025 (84 years old)

Fort Smith, Arkansas

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Foster Wayne Godwin Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Foster Wayne Godwin of Fort Smith, Arkansas, who passed away on October 19, 2025, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Foster Wayne Godwin to pay them a last tribute.

As we bid adieu to Foster's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in his wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Foster has bequeathed us. For though he may have departed from our sight, his spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Iran Foster Godwin and Hazel Fabrus Godwin (Law); and his brothers, Roger Dale Godwin and Iran Law Godwin. He is survived by: his daughters, Laura Godwin (Benjamin Poteet) of Nashville and Kenleigh Godwin (Dalton Bettencourt) of Little Rock, Arkansas; his stepson Blake Kukar of Somerville, Tennessee; and his siblings, Vickie Wright (Roy) of Fayetteville, Arkansas and James Godwin of Macon, Georgia..

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Brotherton Brothers' Funeral Homes



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March 14, 2026

Matthew Hammer wrote a sympathy message

“Hey family I will be praying for y'all in this difficult time I just wanted to get my condolences to to you all and tell you that I had the best time with Foster he invited me over to watch the Mr Rogers movie about Mr Rogers and he offered me popcorn candy and Coke the best time I ever had with him he will be missed God bless you all”


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