Placido Benavides, Jr.

Placido Thomas Benavides, Jr., 59, also known as “J.R.”, passed away at his residence in Valdosta, GA on Thursday, August 25, 2022. He was born to Placido Benavides, Sr. and Sarah Katherine Benavides on July 19, 1963, in Amarillo, Texas. He was the owner/operator of Enterprise Roofing and Construction as well as Jay’s Junkin’. Placido was of Christian faith. He loved fishing, was very humorous. He loved helping others, and had a very generous spirit.
Mr. Benavides is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Brad and Katie Benavides of Loganville, GA; his son and fiancée, Bryant Benavides and Cheryl Fredette of Valdosta, GA; his granddaughters, Olivia Benavides, and Elaina Benavides of Loganville, GA; his brother, Victor Benavides of Valdosta, GA; his sister and brother-in-law, Velda and Tim Shuman of Lakeland, GA; his brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Judy Benavides of Lakeland, GA; and his brothers, Gray Benavides, and Benji Benavides both of Valdosta, GA; and a host of nieces and nephews. Placido is also survived by his loving companion, Helen Page and her three children, Krista Page, Samantha Page, and Aaron Page all of Valdosta, GA. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Kenny Benavides.
A visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Carson McLane Funeral Home. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.mclanecares.com. Carson McLane