LaRue Fountain

LaRue Fountain, a cherished pillar of the Rentz, GA community, a devoted family man, and a respected farmer, passed away peacefully in his home on February 1, 2026, at the age of 92. LaRue was born on November 20, 1933, in Rentz, to his loving parents, the late T.D. Fountain and Mae Cowart Fountain. He was the embodiment of dedication, faith, and love throughout his life.

Growing up under the southern sun, LaRue cultivated a life as rich and bountiful as the fields he tended. His hands, weathered from years of hard work, brought forth the abundance of soybeans, cotton, peanuts, and the sounds of livestock that were music to his ears. LaRue's work extended beyond his farm as he actively served on the Laurens County Board of Education for eight years and contributed his wisdom to the Little Ocmulgee EMC Board of Directors for an impressive thirty-nine years.

As a founding member of Green Acres Golf Club, LaRue was known for his love of golf, a passion that was only eclipsed by the love he had for his family. His faith, as steadfast as the Georgia pines, was evident to all who knew him, particularly in his long and devoted service as a Deacon at Rentz Baptist Church. LaRue also played a significant role in the creation of the New Farmers Peanut Co-op, once again showing his dedication to his community and craft.

The Fountain family has lost its patriarch, but the memory of LaRue will be felt through generations. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wives, Pat and Sue Fountain; sons, Mark and Chuck Fountain; granddaughter, Lindsay Fountain Weaver; son-in-law, Dusty Savant, Jr., and brothers, Paul, Gerald, and E.J. Fountain.

Left to cherish his memory is his son, Mike Fountain and wife Diane of Lawrenceville; his daughter, Cindy Savant of Rentz, and stepdaughter, Jennifer Lindsey. He was the loving grandfather to, Dan Kersey (Tiffany), Ashley Graham (Brenton), Mandi Dillon (Alex), Jessica King (J.B.), Magen Waldrep (Dustin), Bekka Dixon (Fred), Brandon Fountain, Josh Savant (Chanlee), Jake Savant (Ericka), and Tyler Fountain (Jessica). Each grandchild's success and happiness were a source of great pride for LaRue but his greatest desire was for those closest to him know Jesus as their personal Savior. He was a beacon of light to his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren who will treasure his unwavering love and kindness. LaRue is also survived by his brother, Silas Fountain, along with several nieces and nephews.

He leaves behind his cherished and devoted friend, Harrison "Hoot" Jones, who will always treasure the memories they shared together as they worked tirelessly alongside each other for over 60 years on the Fountain family farm.

LaRue's kindness, love, and warm presence will be profoundly missed by his family, friends, and all who were blessed to know him. His life was a testament to the meaning of hard work, faith, and family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Rentz Baptist Church. Rev. Grady Mimbs and Rev. Harrison Jones will officiate. Burial will follow in Rentz Cemetery. LaRue's family will receive friends on Thursday from noon until service time at Rentz Baptist Church.

Mike Morton, Sam Andrews, Alan Watson, Tracy Butler, Billy Fountain, Edwin Avery, Caleb Skipper, Jimmy Skipper will serve as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of Rentz Baptist Church and the New Farmers Co-op Directors.