Detroit Tariq Benton Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Detroit Tariq Benton of Lufkin, Texas, who passed away on January 14, 2023 at the age of 22. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Detroit Tariq Benton to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his grandparents, Janice Johnson, Jettie Murphy and George Benton. He is survived by: his parents, Sherri Murphy of Lufkin, Texas and Delfrick Benton of Lufkin, Texas; his siblings, Ja'Delfrick Benton, Sr., Hakim Medlock of Lufkin, Texas and Mikkosha Swint of Dallas, Texas; his siblings' children, Khloe Benton, Jai, Lynn Benton, Gracie Benton of Lufkin, Texas, Ja'Delfrick Benton, Jr. of Lufkin and Le'Angelo Medlock; his aunts, Hope Calvin (Gary), Talena Caldwell (Ricky) of Shreveport, Deborah Murphy of Houston, Pertrenia Benton of Dallas and Evelyn Hamilton; his grandfather Elbert Murphy, Jr. of Lufkin; his aunt Rashida Pinkney; his uncles, Kittrick Murphy (Angela) and Reginald Hamilton; and his cousin De Morea Benton-Davis.
