Jimmy Fontenot Sr.

Jimmy Fontenot Sr. obituary

Jimmy Fontenot Sr.

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Eunice , LA 70535

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Jimmy Fontenot Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Quirk & Son Funeral Home - Eunice on Nov. 20, 2025.

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Jimmy Fontenot, Sr. passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at the age of 80. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, November 24, 2025 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Father Sam Fontana officiating. Burial will follow in St. Louis Cemetery.

At the request of family, visitation will be held the same day from 10:00 AM until 12:30 PM, at which time Father Sam will pray the Rosary, followed by Services.

Jimy is survived by two sons, Jimmy Fontenot, Jr., "Bill" William James Fontenot; two daughters, Helen Marie Fontenot, Delia Renee Darbonne; two step-daughters, Laurie Ann Richter Barnwell, Melissa Marie Richter; two half-sisters, Laura Guillory, Sandra Leger and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Aldes Fontenot, Sr. and Delia Shuff Fontenot; three brothers, Aldes Fontenot, Jr., Vinel Fontenot, Sr., Ira Fontenot; two half-sisters, Kathy Fontenot and Susan Fontenot.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

24

Service

St. Louis Cemetery

Eunice , LA 70535

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Nov

24

Service

6:30 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.

Quirk & Son Funeral Home - Eunice

121 S. 6th St., Eunice, LA 70535

Send Flowers

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.