A visitation will be held Thursday, September 9th, between 5 – 7 pm, with Rosary at 6 pm, within the Chapel of Hill Crest Memorial, Haughton. A Graveside Funeral Mass will be the next day, September 10th at 1:00 pm within the Hill Crest Cemetery, with Ftr. Fidel presiding.
James was born February 16, 1952, in Mamou, Louisiana to the proud parents Harvey and Lena Fontenot.
Mr. Fontenot was a true outdoorsman. James loved to fish, especially for white perch. Additionally, he was a hunter, coming home with plenty of doves and squirrels. He loved his Lord, as he was a long time parishioner of Christ The King Catholic Church. Most of all, James loved spending time with his family, with a good cup of coffee.
Mr. Fontenot was preceded by: father, Harvey Joseph Fontenot; mother, Lena Fontenot Luther; son, Timothy James Fontenot; step-father, Everett Jack Luther (Pa Jack); and brother, Jean Paul Fontenot.
Surviving Mr. Fontenot are: his wife Mary Sue Fontenot; sister, Jean Williams; daughters, Tonya Eguaras and Kristi Vercher. Other’s to carry on the legacy of their “Papa” are grandchildren, Torrie Dove, Amanda Lauter, Shelby Lauter, Toby Fontenot, Trey Fontenot, Tara Fontenot, Alexander Eguaras; great grandchildren, Noah Dove, Sawyer Dove, and Scarlet Fontenot, as well as any other youngster that walked through his door.
Pallbearers: Toby Fontenot, Trey Fontenot, Jerry Williams, Jr., Jody Williams, Mike Lewis, and Roger Dove. Honorary Pallbearers: Noah Dove and Sawyer Dove.
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
~ Revelation 21 : 4
