Randal Paul Benoit passed away at home on June 29, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. He was born August 02, 1957, to Dallas and Esta Mae Benoit. He was a lifelong resident of Welsh. He graduated from Welsh High School in 1975 and attended trade school in Jennings. He was a machinist and shop foreman at LoLift Pump Co. for 44 years.
Randy enjoyed fishing, cooking, gardening, playing his guitar, and reading his Bible. Above all things, he enjoyed giving to others the most. You could never leave without hot sauce, hog head cheese, vegetables, or something else from him. He absolutely loved fishing with friends and family. The competition was especially fun between his brothers and brother-in-law.
Randy is survived by his loving wife, Naomi of 31 years, his daughter, Kelsi Leger; son-in-law, Zannie Leger, and his precious granddaughter, Kamilla Jean Leger. He is also survived by his brothers, DL Benoit, Keith Benoit (Joan); sister, Pat Mills (Tom); and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dallas and Esta Mae Benoit; his sister, Bonnie Vanicor; brother-in-law, Joe Ray Vanicor; sister-in-law, Gretchen Benoit; nephew, Scotty Vanicor; and grandson, Zannie Paul Leger.
Pallbearers will be Aaron Benoit, Brian Benoit, Stephen Benoit, Josh Benoit, Cliff Vanicor, Colton Bergeaux, Zannie Leger, Jeremy Grimes.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh on Saturday July 5, 2025 from 8:30 AM until 10:45 AM. A rosary will be prayed at 10:00 AM. We will then proceed to Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Cemetery.
