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Ronald Goshien

February 17, 1944 — December 23, 2020

Ronald Goshien

Ronald “Ronnie” Eugene Goshien, 76, of Bryant, Arkansas passed away December 23, 2020.  He was born February 17, 1944 in Little Rock to the late Edward and Lela (Sory) Goshien.

Ronnie worked at Rock Island, B & N Railroad (Bauxite Northern) and retired after over thirty years at Union Pacific Railroad.  Ronnie enjoyed helping family and friends by working on motors often for only the love of his family.  Ronnie was well known in the drag racing and dirt track communities along with building motors for many top performers in Arkansas.  Racing was his life, however, his passion was going to the Drag Strip with his son and brothers to Carlisle, Prescott, I-30, and Centerville through  the years.

Preceding Ronnie in death are his parents and brothers, Bobby and Larry.  He left to cherish his memories a son, Shane (Ronda); daughter, Gayla; grandchild, Brihanna; siblings:  Jerry (Carolyn), Mike (Mary Jo), Roy (Patti), Cynthia, Suzanne, Amanda, and Betsy (Gene); sister-in-laws:  Marie and Mary; and many nieces, nephews, family, and friends who will always love and miss him.

Celebration of Life service will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM, Friday, January 22, at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, Benton, Arkansas.

In honor of Ronnie, please drive  your Classic Car weather permitting.

Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home.  Online guestbook:  www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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Visitation and Celebration of Life

Friday, January 22, 2021

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Smith - Benton Funeral Home

322 N Market St, Benton, AR 72015

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