Benny Goddard Sr. Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Benny Goddard Sr. of Dix, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on June 23, 2024 at the age of 86. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Benny Goddard Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry Goddard and Mabel Goddard (Simmons); and his sister Roberta Garrison. He is survived by: his wife Beverly Pickerill; his children, Nicole Smith of Dix, Benny Goddard, Jr. (Gina) of Cabot, Arkansas, Darla and Marty; his grandchildren, Cody Mellott (Cheyenne) of Mt. Vernon, Casey Mellott (Emily) of Dix, Allana Goddard of Sunrise and Aiden Goddard of Cabot, Arkansas; his stepgrandchildren, Josh, Nick and Rielley of Cabot, Arkansas; his great grandchildren, Savanna, Sierra, River of Mt. Vernon and AddiBeth of Dix; his brother Gary Goddard of Dix; and his brother-in-law Philip Pickerill of Decatur, Illinois..
Memorial gifts may be made to the Salvation Army, and will be accepted at the service, or by mail to the Osborn Funeral Home, P.O. Box 130, Dix, Illinois 62830.
