Larence Leroy Godair

Lawrence Leroy Godair, a longtime resident of Des Arc, went to be with the Lord Sunday, September 27, 2026, at his home in Des Arc at the age of 90. He was the husband of the late Betty Charlene Godair of Des Arc and the son of the late Floyd and Mary Godair.

Lawrence met the love of his life, Betty, and they were married December 21, 1957, in Des Arc. He was blessed with three sons and a daughter, David Godair and wife Roxanne of Elkhart, TX; Floyd Godair and wife Mitzi of North Little Rock; Debra Fritts and husband Gary of Des Arc; and Phillip Godair, who preceded him in death. He is also survived by six grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Lawrence was a member of the Apostolic Church of Des Arc. He faithfully served the Lord and preached the Gospel of Jesus Christ for 59 years. He served as an Aircraft Mechanic and Hydraulic Specialist in the United States Air Force. After his service in the military, he worked in automotive and heavy truck and equipment repair, was an instructor at a technical college, and finally retired as a beloved high school automotive instructor for Cabot ISD.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Mary; his wife, Betty; one son, Phillip; six brothers, Cornea, Melvin, Stanley, James, Floyd Jr., and Lenard; and three sisters, Marie, Zelma, and Norma.