of Paris, AR
January 21, 1940 - January 3, 2017
John Zeiler Benz, 76 of Paris, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born on January 21, 1940 in Paris to his parents, Anton and Catherine (Zeiler) Benz. He was retired from the United States Forest Service and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paris.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Anton and Catherine (Zeiler) Benz and three brothers, James E. Benz, Eugene Benz and Ollie Benz.
He is survived by two sisters, Rose Zita Delaloye of Tulsa, Oklahoma and
Irene Morrison of Omaha, Nebraska; two brothers, Anthony Benz of Tucsan, Arizona and Raymond Benz of Little Rock, Arkansas and numerous nieces and nephews.
A rosary service will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paris.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, January 6, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church officiated by Fr. Bruno Fuhrmann O.S.B. and Fr. Eugene Luke O.S.B.. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Paris under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Harold ''Peewee'' Schluterman, Gary Simmons, Jerry Martin, Louie Fox, Charlie Allen and Eddie Ullrich.
I have so many good memories of Johnny & his mom & dad. I spent a lot of time with them as a child.John & his dad Tony let me keep chickens on their farm for several years. Just because I lived in town & my parents & some neighbors didn't want chickens or farm animals around. So John & Tony agreed to rent me a hen house & a fenced lot to keep my chickens for seven dollars a month. I also helped them around the farm. They treated me like I was family.I will neverfforget how they helped me.and all the good times we had on the farm. My prayers go out to the family. Rest in Peacemy friend. I will miss you. Bobby Buck
Sorry to hear about Johnny. I worked with him for several yrs. He was always joking around an eating bacon sandwitches. Great guy!
He was such a great man, very kind hearted. Prayers for the family and friends.
Johnny was a good friend. He use to call me "cracker" just for aggravation. He will be greatly missed. Prayers go out to the family.
Sorry for y'alls loss.
Prayers for the family. Johnny was such a sweetheart. Always happy and never to busy to stop and visit he will be missed
I didn't know him personally but my dad David Rieder did. But anytime I seen him in the store he was always very kind and friendly. My prayers will be with the family. Rest in peace
Johnny was a good man. He was quick witted and was a living history book of Paris and the surrounding area. He will be missed.
Prayer"s for the Family.
So sorry to hear of Johnny's death. I worked with him from 1971 until his retirement. He was very good hearted and witty. I considered him a good friend. When my father died (out of town) I was so surprised to see him at the funeral. After retirement I would see him in town and he always went out of his way to talk to me. He will be missed.
Our prayers and sympathy are with the family.
So sorry for the loss of your love one. Prayers for John & his family.