Amilca Frederick "Coach" Fontenot

Amilca Frederick "Coach" Fontenot obituary, Baton Rouge, LA

Amilca Fontenot Obituary

A retired teacher and coach and owner of Brittney Enterprise business, he died of esophageal cancer at 1:15 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, at his home in West Monroe. He was 80 and a native of Acadia Parish. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force (Lackland AFB-San Antonio, TACH instructor, member of Lackland AFB fast pitch baseball and member of Military National Championship team. Visiting at Ardoin's Funeral Home, Eunice, on Wednesday, Jan. 2, from 9 a.m. until service at 2:30 p.m. Interment in Ortego Cemetery, Mamou. Survived by his spouse, Brenda G. Fontenot; daughter, Deborah Blackwell; stepdaughters, Tabitha Hales and Cindy Russell; son, Steven Fontenot; stepson, Waymond Hales; son-in-law, Claude Blackwell Jr.; sister, Clarene Thibodeaux; brothers, Lawrence Fontenot and A.J. Fontenot; grandchildren, Claude "Tripp" Blackwell, Jamie Blackwell and Mitchell Fontenot; stepgrandchildren, Zach Hales, Mariah Hales, Claire Hales, Brittney Poole and Nicholas Russell; great- grandchild, Morgan Blackwell; stepgreat-grandchildren, Kohan Poole and Jaylyn Poole. Preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Rose Belle Fontenot; brothers, Roland "Bubbie" Fontenot and Clarence L. Fontenot Jr. He received a B.S. in education: Northwestern State University masters degree in administration: LSU played minor league baseball for Los Angeles Dodgers, coached American Legion baseball, baseball and football at East Ascension High School, business owner-Brittany Enterprise and Safety Marketing Co. (1979-present) and was an avid duck hunter and sportsman.

Published by The Advocate from Dec. 31, 2012 to Jan. 2, 2013.
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Sorry to hear of Mr Freds passing, he was a great man and will be greatly missed.

Randy & Jolie James

January 5, 2013

Sorry to hear of the passing of Coach Fontenot. If you ever played for 'COACH' you would have a trunk load of stories to share. One of a kind. Rest in peace Coach!

Rick Waguespack

January 2, 2013

I am very sorry to hear of the death of "Coach." He was a wonderful coach and teacher. We spent many years as teachers in the Ascension Parish School System. I remember him with many wonderful memories.

Juanita Bacala

January 1, 2013

With our deepest sympathy in this time of your loss.

Lloyd & Sharon Hebert

January 1, 2013

One of my favorite teachers of all times. In his own way he had his hand in the development of many young peoples' lives. I am saddened by his passing. To the Fontenot and extended Fontenot family my thought and prayers are with you in your loss. He was truly a teacher not only in sports but in life. May he rest in peace.

Bill Landry
Chief of Police-Retired
Gonzales, LA

Bill Landry

January 1, 2013

So very sorry to hear of the passing of Coach Fontenot. Our prayers and condolences go to all of his family and especially to Debbie and Steven. Many fond memories and much respect to Coach and his family.

Kim Carmouche

January 1, 2013

Our deepest sorrow for the passing of Coach Fred, Coach Coon Shexnayder often ask if I have seen Fred lately, Thanks for you mentoring Coach Fred. RIP.

Craig Gautreaux

January 1, 2013

I spent some happy times at the Fontenot home many years ago. RIP Coach Fontenot. My condolences to Debbie and the rest of his family. I'm sorry for your loss.

Carla Stuckey

January 1, 2013

To the Fontenot Family, my deepest sympathy to you all. Coach was an icon to the Gonzales Community. I worked for him during the summer baseball season and was the manager on his Legion team for a couple of seasons. While in high school, if Coach yelled out "35" you knew exactly what he meant. You would have to give him 35 push-ups. May you rest in eternal peace!

Robert "Bob" Landry

January 1, 2013

Coach Fontenot was a coach and teacher when I was at Gonzales High School. Although he never taught me, he was a well respected teacher and coach. His daughter later taught my children at St. Amant Middle, and they loved her. May he rest in peace!!

Glenda Brignac

January 1, 2013

My Condolences to the Fontinot family - Great guy - Was my baseball coach in High School - His picture should be in the dictionary next to the definition of "Coach"- RIP Coach

Kenny Fife

January 1, 2013

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