James Michael Godin DVM

J. Michael "Mike" Godin was born on May 22, 1945 in Sterling, Kansas to James Banks and Joy Aileen McMillan Godin. He was raised in Borger, Texas. He graduated with a BS in Animal Science in 1967 and his DVM in 1970 from Texas A&M University. He died in his home in Richmond, Tx on December 22, 2011 from cancer.

Dr. Godin opened his first veterinary clinic in 1974 and his current practice, Braescroft Animal Clinic, in 1990. He was a member of the AVMA, TVMA, and Harris County Veterinary Association, where he served on the board of directors for over 20 years and as President in 1991-92. Dr. Godin was a charter member of the Animal Emergency Clinic Beechnut-610 and later the current Animal Emergency Clinic on 610 and San Felipe, where he served repeatedly on the board of directors, as well as Chairman and President. His hobbies included woodworking, fly fishing for trout and salmon, and breeding, raising, training, hunting and field trialing Brittanies. He was an active member of the Texas Coastal Brittany Club and the Fort Bend Kennel Club.

Dr. Godin is preceeded in death by his son, Brian Michael Godin, in 1981. He is survived by his spouse of 43 years, Pamela Ann Mayo Godin; his daughter, Peggy Elizabeth Godin Byars; his son-in-law, Matthew John Byars; 3 grandchildren Deborah, Mikayla, and Luke Byars; his brother, J. Patrick Godin; and numerous nephews and niece and their children.

A memorial service will be held at Faith United Methodist Church, 4600 FM 359 in Richmond, Texas on Friday, December 30 at 10 am. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Texas A&M Vet School Brian Michael Godin Memorial Scholarship fund at the following email address: http://vetmed.tamu.edu/giving/ways-to-give.