Billy Jack Benge, Sr.

Gone to meet Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior, Billy Jack Benge, Sr., passed away on March 5th, 2026 at the age of 87. He was a resident of Livingston, La.

Billy Jack is survived by his devoted wife of 35 years, Linda Hebert Benge. He is survived by 5 loving children, Billy J Benge, Jr. (Pete) and wife Kathy, Rena B Taylor, Gina B Adams, Jason Devall and wife Melissa, Toni D Barrilleaux and husband Ronnie. He is also survived by one brother, Forrest Benge and wife Linda of Livingston, three sisters, Donny Duffy and husband Marvin of Livingston, Jean Rogers of Santa Barbara, California, and preceded in death by Joanne Collins of Alto, Texas. He is also proceeded in death by his beautiful granddaughter, Jourdan Nicole Sibley. Other grandchildren include Kody Sibley and wife Robyn, Alonna Forrest and husband Alex, Shayla Johnson and husband Whit, Brandon Hoover, Julie Maher and husband Michael, Leigh Adams, Mark Adams, Hadley Shelton and husband Jordan, along with 11 wonderful great-grandchildren: Grant Forrest, Hannah and Natalie Johnson, Gage and Jersey Hoover, Berkley and Brewyn Sibley, Molly Powell, Emma Shah, Maeve and Saoirse Adams, whom he loved dearly.

Billy graduated from Doyle High School with the class of 1957. He retired from Kaiser Aluminum with 30 plus years in supervision. Billy was a dedicated member of Bethel Baptist Church in Livingston for many years. He loved the peace and tranquility that nature provides. Squirrels and birds were his friends! His hobbies and interests also included fishing, gardening, LSU sports, cooking, and spending time with his family. Billy Jack always had a smile on his face... A simple man living a good life!

Relatives and friends are invited to join the family at Bethel Baptist Church, 20419 Circle Drive, Livingston, Louisiana on Friday, March 13, 2026 for a visitation starting at 9:00 AM until the Funeral Service at 11:00 AM. Graveside service will follow at Carter Cemetery in Springfield, Louisiana.