Percy Thomas Benton Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

GOLDSBORO Tom Benton died Saturday at Wayne Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Suffolk, Virginia where he was preceded in death by his parents, Elsie Hudson Benton and Alfred Lee Benton, Sr. and brothers; Alfred Lee Benton Jr. and Samuel Benton. Mr. Benton had a life-long career in Law Enforcement and Security. His more notable accomplishments included serving in the US Marine Corps first as a military policeman, then Drill Sergeant to new recruits at Paris Island, SC, Chief of Police, a supervisory CID and NCIS agent, and deputy provost Marshall. He graduated from the FBI National Academy in 1968 and served his country during the Korean Conflict. Surviving is his wife Perla Ebilane Benton, sons; Ron Benton (Linda), Gary Benton (Marjean), Pete Benton (Dr. Cindy Wiley), Mark Benton (Thomas McGinnis) , Ryan Benton (Imee). Daughters; Tomi Ann Rogers (Bill), Sara Mae Benton of Goldsboro. Sister; Lillian Ann Eason (Bill). Step-children; Marla Perez, Marlon Landero and Maricris Manalili. Grandchildren; Erik Rogers (Kara), Billy Rogers (Emily), Kristi Scholz (Lloyd), Alison Smith (Thomas), Brad Benton (Richelle), Jeff Benton (Stephanie), Katy Benton, Dylan Benton (Daniela) and Anthony Cammon (Jill). Great-Grandchildren; Nelson William Rogers, Braxton and Wes Scholz, Blake and Ashley Smith, Baylor and Campbell Benton. Memorial Service with military honors will be held on Saturday, January 7th at 11 AM, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1000 N. Jefferson Ave. Goldsboro with Rev. Ryan Rasmussen presiding. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Boy Scouts of America/Tuscarora Council PO Box 1436 Goldsboro, NC 27533 or to Coastal Carolina Veterans Cemetery/ Judy Sanderson at 110 Montford Landing Rd Jacksonville, NC 28540.

Percy Thomas Benton

October 10, 1933 - December 17, 2016