Speak with anyone who knew former state Rep. and retired educator John Godbee Sr., and the word that comes up most often is “fair.” With successful careers in education, insurance, and politics, Godbee treated all those he met with honesty, integrity, and fairness.Godbee received an undergraduate education degree from Georgia Teachers College, a master’s Degree from Peabody College and an education specialist degree from Georgia Southern College. He taught in Statesboro and Portal before becoming the principal of Southeast Bulloch High School for 16 years.