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Richard Fontenot Obituary
Richard "Dick" Fontenot, formerly of Inverness, FL, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, at the Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center in Richmond, VA., after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife, Brenda, of Kents Store, VA, his daughter and son-in-law, Deirdre and Keith Harter, and grandson, Mitchel Rios of Louisa, VA. Other grandsons are Daniel and Conner Fontenot of Kents Store, VA, Erick Fontenot and David Schneider-Fontenot of Inverness, FL.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Cliff and Irene Rierson Fontenot of Franklin, WI and Seminole, FL, and his son, Chad Erick Fontenot, in March 2018.
Additional survivors include his brother-in-law and best friend, Rufus Johnson of Inverness, FL; two brothers, Dennis (Deanne) Fontenot of Waukesha, WI, Ronald (Lindy) Fontenot of Cadiz, KY; daughter-in-law Lynda Schneider Fontenot; and numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins.
Richard grew up in Franklin, WI. In 1966, he joined the Air Force and served in Vietnam from 1969-1970. He owned and operated Fontenot's Lawn Service and Landscaping, was a private pilot who loved flying planes, and a motorcycle enthusiast. He was a member of the Inverness Church of God, and volunteered at the Civil Air Patrol in Hernando County, where he mentored young students interested in aviation.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Inverness, FL at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorial gifts to the Parkinson's Foundation (https://www.parkinson.org/), or the Lewy Body Dementia Association (https://www.lbda.org/).
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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John Longacre
April 30, 2023
Brenda and family, I am very sorry for your loss.
Tracy and Becky Debusk
April 19, 2023
We met this beautiful family at our church in Inverness. Dick was a great man of integrity and as friendly as they come. He loved his family and set a great example for all in every aspect of life. My sincere condolences go out to his family but I know he is at peace and perfect health in the presence of God. Love and prayers to the family and friends he left behind.
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