Mr. Robert "Rob" Earl Fontenot Jr.

Mr. Robert "Rob" Earl Fontenot Jr.

Robert Fontenot Obituary

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Robert "Rob" Earl Fontenot Jr., age 52 of Robert, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019, at his residence. He was born on Monday, June 12, 1967, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of Robert E. Fontenot Sr. and Nioma Stark Fontenot. He was an accomplished journalist, writing columns for various New Orleans music magazines. Robert is survived by his father, Robert E. Fontenot Sr., mother, Nioma Stark Fontenot, sister and brother-in-law, Carla and Rodney Hotard, sister, Karen Fontenot, niece, Sarah Hotard, nephew, Austin Hotard, nephew, Nicholas Fontenot, and his godmother, Nedra Tuller. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Era Fontenot, Leon Fontenot, Ethel Stark, and Edison Stark. Family and friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, 2000 N. Morrison Blvd, Hammond, Louisiana 70401, on Friday, December 27, 2019 from 9:00 am until 11:30 am. Services will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday, beginning at 11:30 am with Deacon Nat Garofalo officiating. Interment will follow at St. Dominic Catholic Cemetery in Husser, Louisiana. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com.

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December 26, 2019

Glenda Walton posted to the memorial.

December 26, 2019

James Plummer posted to the memorial.

December 23, 2019

David Ramirez posted to the memorial.

Glenda Walton

December 26, 2019

Y'all have my deepest condolences

James Plummer

December 26, 2019

Rob was a pretty great guy!

I met him in person at least once in NOLa@ and knew him online thru RATM!

Rest well my man

David Ramirez

December 23, 2019

My most heartfelt condolences to you for your loss. I knew him as Big Rob, and he was an amazing character to count as a friend. Friendly, funny, charismatic, and most of all warm. Years passed and contact lost, but he was an indelible, unforgettable man. We'll be telling his stories for years to come, and toasting to his memory. Here's to you, Big Rob. Godspeed.

Christine Skirbunt-Kozabo

December 23, 2019

I hated talking on the phone but you made it fun, those late night online chats were a blast, and gifts back and forth through the mail something to look forward to. It was like I saw you in person everyday back then. You made that period of my life better. You touched more lives than you knew and will continue to do so. Ramble on, Rob.

Tiffanie Anderson- Christenbury

December 23, 2019

Oh Rob you are now my big brother in heaven love Tiffanie and Robert Andersin

Crystal Guillory

December 22, 2019

Dear Rob,

I won't forget your wit, your humor and your way with words. I am sad beyond words that you are no longer in this world but I hope you are at peace.

Connie Singman

December 22, 2019

Rob introduced my husband, Noah, and I to the food, culture and beauty that is NOLA on our very first trip there in the late 1990s, which led to our having gatherings there for our internet friends and family for the next decade. He was always generous and loving to everyone he met and was a great ambassador and friend. I called him, with his consent, my Cajun Teddy Bear. Our deepest and most sincere condolences to the family (Karen, we grieve with you all). He will be deeply missed.

Bonnie Blazevich

December 22, 2019

Oh I am so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you. Sending hugs and prayers for you and your family.

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