Benton grew up in Beaumont and attended Forest Park High School and graduated in 1960. He then joined the Air Force and served for 4 years. After his discharge, he went to work for Mobil Chemical for 34 years. Benton loved to hunt and fish, and just be out in the country. He enjoyed shrimping, and people would line up outside his home to buy a pound or two. He loved to grill and was famous for his grilled pork chops and potatoes. Benton was also quiet, laid back and very cool headed. He was also a member of Good Samaritan Fellowship in Fred, TX.
Benton is proceeded in death by his parents, Thomas and Helen Goza, brother Tommy Goza, and niece Glanda Goza.
Benton is survived by his wife Donna Dickey Goza; Kelley Pugh, husband Junior of Shubuta, MI; Kristi Miller, husband Bo of Waynesboro, MI; Robby Flebbe of Austin, TX; Carl Flebbe, wife Devon of Warren, TX, grandchildren Jordan, Samantha, Kaitlyn, Logan, Jeremy, McKenensie, Bailey, Cameron, Cade, Miranda, Tyler, Benton, Stephen, great grandchildren John Luke, Ace, Hollyn, Riley, Reed, Lucy, Paisley, and his two dogs Sadie and Lucky.
A Gathering of Family and Friends for Benton will be held Monday, April 12, 2021 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with a Celebration of Benton's Life to occur Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Forest Lawn Funeral Home.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.forestlawnmpfh.com for the Goza family.
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