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Robert Fountain Obituary

Robert "Bobby" Fountain, Sr.

1934 ~ 2017

Biloxi

Robert "Bobby" Fountain, Sr., 83, of Biloxi, MS passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 in Biloxi.

Mr. Fountain was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. He was a member of the Fleur de Lis Club, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church and the B.P.O.E. #606 Elks Lodge in Biloxi. Mr. Fountain was retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding. He was a huge fan of Notre Dame University.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Theresa Toche Fountain; his son, Robert Michael Fountain; his parents, Walter and Winnie Diaz Fountain; his brothers, Walter Fountain and Elwood Fountain; and his sisters, May Grantham Cochran, Claire Mazaro and Margie Fountain.

Mr. Fountain's survivors include his son, Robert A. (Wanda) Fountain, Jr.; his sister, Vera Ann "Beetsey" Randazzo; his brothers, Gerald Fountain and Ronnie Fountain; and his grandchildren, Braxton Fountain, Zack Rhodes, Casey Creel and Kristi Creel.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church on Monday, March 13, 2017 at 10:30 am. Friends may visit from 9:30 am until mass time. Interment will follow at Biloxi City Cemetery.

The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com

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Published by The Sun Herald on Mar. 12, 2017.

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Dena Casteel

March 14, 2017

So very sorry for the loss of Mr Bobby. We will miss his smile and the art and poems he shared with us here at the Wound care center.

Sister Mary Riordan

March 12, 2017

Prayers and sympathy to you Robert and you Ronnie on Bobby's death. He was a great man. I loved him as he supported you Robert and his lovely wife Theresa. May he rest in peace.

The Staff and Management of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes

March 12, 2017

We extend our sincere sympathy and value your trust during this time of remembrance and reflection. We pledge our support now and in the future.

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