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Lionel E. Fontenot

1934 - 2019

BORN

1934

DIED

2019

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Seale Funeral Service, Inc. - Denham Springs

1720 S. Range Ave.

Denham Springs, Louisiana

Lionel Fontenot Obituary

September 21, 1934 – January 10, 2019. "Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life." John 5:24. Lionel E. Fontenot, our loving husband, father, and grandfather, left us peacefully surrounded by family. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force and the Korean War Conflict. Retired from Dresser Tools after thirty years of service. Lionel was happily married to Glenda Hughes Fontenot for over fifty-eight years. He is survived by his wife, son Gary and wife Jewel Fontenot, daughter-in-law Renee' Fontenot Phillips (Cliff); grandchildren, Rileigh, Rachel, Jace, Fisher, Jude and Jensen Fontenot; sister Verna Pitre; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son Brian Keith Fontenot, parents Eluis and Luna Marie Fontenot, and siblings Bert, Louella and John Winton. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 14, 2019 at Live Oak United Methodist Church beginning at 9:00am. Dr. Mark Crosby will conduct funeral services at 10:00am. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Please sign the online guestbook at www.sealefuneral.com.

Published by The Advocate from Jan. 12 to Jan. 14, 2019.
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So sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with the entire Fontenot family.

Rachel and Chuck LeBlanc

January 14, 2019

My sincere condolences for your loss may the God of all tender mercy and comfort be with you at this most challenging time.

January 14, 2019

offering prayers for a fallen Airman.

Barry Jarreau

January 13, 2019

May the God of all comfort and mercy, grant your family hope, and comfort during this difficult time. Jeremiah 29:11

January 13, 2019

Sincere condolences to the family for your great loss. Your family was blessed to have shared so many years and memories with your beloved husband and father. May God provide the needed comfort and support from family and friends during your time of bereavement and beyond.

January 12, 2019

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