July 2, 1932 – July 10, 2024
Robert T. Godwin, 92, of Topeka, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. He was born on July 2, 1932, in Salina, Kansas, the son of Cecil Loyd and Clara Belle (Garinger) Godwin.
Robert graduated from Beloit High School in Beloit, Kansas. He attended the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas, and later graduated from Washburn University in Topeka, Kan. Robert excelled at basketball at Beloit High School and went on to play for Phog Allen at KU. He finished his college basketball career at Washburn University in Topeka, Kan.
Robert served in the Army from 1955 to 1957. Dr. Godwin obtained his Optometry Doctorate in Houston, Texas. He then ran his practice in Topeka and Holton, Kansas, where his wife, Gailynn, also worked.
Robert married Gailynn C. Krey in Montezuma, Kansas on February 15, 1959. Gailynn passed away on January 2, 2009.
Survivors include his son Lloyd Thomas Godwin of Kansas City, nephews Robert Gentry (Lesley) of Beloit, Kan., Rick Gentry (Kody) of Abilene, Kan., and Tom Gentry (Grace) of Colorado, along with special friends Susan Anderson and Crystal Nicole Victoria, both of Topeka, Kan.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Marjorie (Godwin) Gentry.
Funeral services were held on Monday, February 15, 2024, at Parker Price & Davidson Cremations, Funerals, and Receptions in Topeka, Kansas. The interment took place at Rochester Cemetery in Topeka, Kan.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ascend Hospice or Washburn University basketball.
