Indian River High School Alumni
Chesapeake, Virginia (VA)
In Memory of
Bennie Franklin Goddard, Jr
1974-2022
Born May 04, 1974, Bennie Franklin Goddard, Jr attended Indian River High School in Chesapeake, VA.
Class of 1992
May 04, 1974 - Jan 27, 2022
May 04, 1974 - Jan 27, 2022
Bennie Franklin Goddard, Jr., age 47, died on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at his home. A native of Chesapeake, VA, he was born on May 4, 1974 to Bennie Franklin Goddard, Sr. and the late Tracey Rebecca Brown Goddard, and was the husband of Leslie Old Goddard of the residence. He was self-employed, owning and operating Goddard Pest Control in Chesapeake, VA. Bennie was a member of South Mills Church of Christ. Bennie graduated from Indian River High School where he found his love for baseball and softball. He continued to play ball on up into his forties. Bennie had a passion for hunting and fishing that made him a true outdoorsman.
He is survived by two daughters, Victoria Grace Goddard (18) of Bedford, VA and Becca Michelle Sawyer (14) of the home; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and his Indian River family. In addition to his mother, he was predeceased by a brother, Nicholas Goddard; his paternal grandmother, Alien Goddard Rousch; and his maternal grandmother, Barbara Bateman.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 31, 2022 at South Mills Church of Christ, 100 Culpepper Road, South Mills, NC 27976 with Minister Ron Stuart officiating. The family will greet friends after the service. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 is serving the Goddard family. Online memorial condolences may be sent to the family at www.TwifordFH.com.
He is survived by two daughters, Victoria Grace Goddard (18) of Bedford, VA and Becca Michelle Sawyer (14) of the home; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and his Indian River family. In addition to his mother, he was predeceased by a brother, Nicholas Goddard; his paternal grandmother, Alien Goddard Rousch; and his maternal grandmother, Barbara Bateman.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 31, 2022 at South Mills Church of Christ, 100 Culpepper Road, South Mills, NC 27976 with Minister Ron Stuart officiating. The family will greet friends after the service. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 is serving the Goddard family. Online memorial condolences may be sent to the family at www.TwifordFH.com.