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Benjamin I. Goforth, 16
Benjamin I. Goforth, age 16, of Arkana and Midway, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at his dad's residence in Arkana.
He was born December 15, 1996, at Mountain Home, Arkansas, to Bennie Goforth and Janie Griner Williams. Benjamin was a student and enjoyed writing songs and playing the guitar, target shooting, hiking, camping and fishing.
He is survived by his father: Bennie Goforth: Arkana, Arkansas; mother: Janie Williams: Midway, Arkansas; brother: Zachary Williams: Yantis, Texas; sister: Erica (Jason) Harris: Gassville, Arkansas; five nephews; his maternal grandmother: Dimple Griner: Sulphur Springs, Texas; one niece and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Warren and Virginia Goforth and a close friend: Fred Flanagan.
A Graveside Service will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 19, 2013, in Arkana Cemetery with Bishop Tom Fox officiating. A Celebration of Benjamin's Life and Reception of Friends will follow in the Old Arkana Schoolhouse. Memorials may be made to the Benjamin I. Goforth Memorial Fund at First Security Bank. Roller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Visit our online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST AND HEARTFELT SYMPATHY. I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY THE GOD WHO BINDS UP THE BROKEN-HEARTED COMFORTS ALL WHO MOURN AND SUSTAIN YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS CHALLENGING TIME. (ISAIAH 61:1,2).
January 11, 2019
Gonna' miss you, Ben. God Bless
January 24, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Robert & Sandra Perry
January 20, 2013
I'm sorry for your loss Bennie,prayers for all the family and friends.
Darrell Pace
January 19, 2013
We did not know Benjamin, but he looks like a very sweet natured boy, and we grieve with his family over the loss of such a young life. Only GOD can help people go through such tragedy--HIS GRACE will see you through. Turn to HIM, and cast all your cares on HIM b/c HE cares for you. May you find comfort in knowing that people are praying for all Benjamine's family and friends as they go through this difficult time. GOD BLESS...
the foleys
Thom and Ginger Foley
January 19, 2013
So sorry Benny. Praying for you all.
Don and Linda Napier
January 19, 2013
we will miss you
leveata shelley
January 18, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
January 18, 2013
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