Clinton "Gene" Goben

Clinton E (Gene) Goben, 75, of Enid, OK, passed away on February 21, 2014 in Enid. Visitation with family will be held at Anderson-Burris Funeral Home, 3002 N. Van Buren, Enid on Monday, February 24, 2014 from 5:30 to 7:00. Funeral service will be held at Garriott Road Church of Christ, 3601 W Owen K Garriott Rd, Enid on Tuesday,February 25, 2014 at 2:00 pm with Dan Fraser and Bill Goben officiating. Burial/Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Anderson-Burris Funeral Home, Enid are handling the funeral arrangements. Gene was born in Oklahoma City to Clinton E and Eletha (Janeway) Goben on September 28, 1938. He graduated high school in 1956 from Great Falls, MT and attended York College, York, NE. He was a minister for the Church of Christ in Nebraska, Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Oklahoma. At time of his death, he was preaching at the Northside Church of Christ in Waynoka, OK. In addition, he was a District Scout Executive for the Boy Scouts of America and worked in a variety of sales and service positions. He held various public service positions including mayor and chamber president, Broken Bow, NE; mayor, Canton, OK. Also, served on several city boards. He was involved in Toastmasters, Lions Club, Boy Scouts of America, Custer County Sheriff's Posse, Custer County Car Club, Studebaker Car Club, NOHVA, and working with various Bible camps/campaigns. He enjoyed camping, motorcycling, snowmobiling, ATV's, auctions, a variety of collections, and studying the Bible at every opportunity. He received many scouting awards including, the Silver Beaver Award from the Boy Scouts of America. Gene is preceded in death by his parents, an infant son, Scotty, and a brother Wayne. He is survived by his wife, Grace of the home, three children Randy (Kathy) Goben, Pam (Brian) Love all of Winfield, KS, and Rick (Charity) Goben, Enid; six grandchildren Dereck (Tina), Jacob, Jessica, Alexis and Mikaela; great grandchild Aubra; brother Bill (Shirley) Goben, Billings, MT; sister in law Loretta Goben, York, NE; two sisters Becky (Dan) Fraser, Lincoln, NE, Gay(Richard) Colgrove, Missoula, MT and several cousins, nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Yellowstone Bible Camp, In Search of the Lord's Way, or Colorado Christian Services. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.

Clinton "Gene" Goben

September 28, 1938 - February 21, 2014