Joseph Craig Fontenot

Joseph Craig Fontenot obituary

Joseph Craig Fontenot

Joseph Fontenot Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home - DeQuincy on Oct. 23, 2025.

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Joseph Craig Fontenot, known as Craig to his friends and family, was born on May 5, 1959, and passed away on October 23, 2025, at the age of 66. He was born in Kinder, Louisiana and lived out his life in Edgerly, Louisiana. Craig was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a faithful member of Full Life Assembly. Craig loved spending time with his family. His hobbies were fishing and boiling crawfish. If you knew Craig you knew he had a nickname for everyone. Craig will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Dianne Gale Fontenot; children, Phillip Fontenot & wife Kassy of Sulphur, Naomi Fontenot & fiance Brady of Moss Bluff; honorary daughter, Ziggy of Sulphur; grandchildren, Desire'e & husband David, Zach, Jesse, Dakota, Serenity & husband Patrick, Elizabeth, Victoria, and Eden; great grandchildren, 8 and 1 on the way; siblings, Carol Thompson & husband Mike and Bryan Fontenot & wife Pauline.
He is preceded in passing by his parents, Odis & June Fontenot; sister, Lisa Ann Domingue.
Family will receive friends from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Riley Smith & Sons, 1810 W 4th Street, DeQuincy, Louisiana. The visitation will continue Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 1:00 p.m., until the time of the funeral service at 2:00 p.m., at Full Life Assembly, 1249 Plum Street, DeQuincy, Louisiana. Interment will follow at Big Woods Cemetery, Vinton, Louisiana.

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