June 12, 2023, 68, Goldsboro –

Mr. James L. Benton, 68, peacefully passed on Monday, June 12, 2023, at home. The celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 1:00 pm with a viewing from 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm at J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations, 1701 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC. He will be laid to rest at the Golden Gate Memorial Gardens, 4734 Highway 117 North, Pikeville, NC.

He was born on June 12, 2023, in Wayne County, NC to Roger and Villie Benton. He is survived by his wife, Shelia Melton Benton a host of loving relatives and friends.

Services of caring compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral & Cremations of Goldsboro.