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Emile Fontenot
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, July 26, 2010, at Williams Funeral Home, in Opelousas, Louisiana, for Mr. Emile Fontenot, 81, who peacefully departed, Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, in Opelousas, Louisiana.
Interment will be in True Vine Baptist Church Cemetery in Grand Prairie, Louisiana.
Morning his departure, yet cherishing his precious memories are his children, two sons, Frank Fontenot of New Orleans, Louisiana and John F. Thierry (Elin) of Chardon, Ohio; five daughters, Krystal R. Fontenot of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Latania M. Fontenot (Kenneth) of Spring, Texas, Jerrie Fontenot (fiancé, Ronald Dejean) of Opelousas, Louisiana, Yoland Liddell (Will) of Los Angeles, California and Allison M. Major (Benjamin, II.) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; former wife, Mary Louise Duckless of Opelousas, Louisiana; eight grandchildren and a host of other relatives and special friends.
Mr. Fontenot was preceded in death by his parents, Frank & Ophelia Miles Fontenot; one son, Emile Fontenot, Jr.; former wife, Erma Leday; three brothers, Moses Fontenot, Thomas Fontenot and Henry Fontenot; two sisters, Tema Romar and Beulah Tenzeno.
Visiting hours will be observed from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Sunday, July 25, 2010, at Williams Funeral Home, in Opelousas, Louisiana.
Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas, 337-942-2037, is in charge of the arrangements.
Share words of comfort with the Fontenot family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.net
Published in the Daily World on July 23, 2010
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