Benjie is the pastor of Concord Baptist Church of LaGrange. He and his wife, Linda, have 3 daughters and 6 grandchildren whom they love very much. He retired from the City of LaGrange Utilities after 37 years of service. He graduated LaGrange High School and attended LaGrange College. He continued his education at the University of Georgia where he became a certified trainer of Natural Gas Safety. Benjie continues his ministry while working at Higgins Funeral Homes.