Roy Gordon Benton, Jr

Roy Gordon Benton, Jr., passed away after a short illness on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 in his adopted hometown of Eagle River, Alaska at the age of 68. Roy was born to Roy Gordon Benton, Sr and Dorothy Louise Benton on December 6, 1952 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He spent his youth growing up in North Carolina and many other places following his father's Air Force career. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1971 after he graduated high school. He met the love of his life, Gen, in 1972 while on assignment in Taiwan. Together they had two daughters and made countless memories traveling the world while Roy served his country. Roy retired from Air Force in 1991 as a Senior Master Sergeant, but he did not stop serving. He spent the next twenty years dedicating his service to the state of Alaska as an electrician on the pipeline, retiring in 2011. Roy loved golf, travel, and to spend time with his family. He and Gen often took cruises and spent time with friends and family around the world. Roy is survived by his beautiful wife, Gen of over 47 years; his two daughters, Staci (Joseph) Williams and Jennifer Benton; two grandchildren, Andrew Benton and Marisa Martin; and his brother, Jerry (Virgie) Benton. His playful demeanor and caring spirit will be missed by all who knew him. A private ceremony will be held 11 am Tuesday September 14 at the Cremation Society of Alaska.