Evangeline County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....Fontenot, Melvin Joseph April 16, 2016
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Ardoin's Funeral Home in Ville Platte

Melvin Joseph Fontenot 
March 27, 1924  -  April 16, 2016

"I have competed well, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. From 
now on there awaits for me a crown of righteousness, not only for me but for 
all who wait on His appearance."

It is with great sadness that the family of Melvin Joseph Fontenot announces 
his passing. Melvin passed into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, April 16, 
2016 at The Carpenter House in Lafayette, LA. at the age of 92.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 3:00 PM 
at Our Lady Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Ville Platte. Burial will 
follow in the Evangeline Memorial Park Cemetery with Father Mitchell Guidry 
officiating services. The family requests that visitation be observed at 
Ardoin's Funeral Home in Ville Platte beginning on Tuesday at 8:30 AM until 
time of service, with a Rosary to be recited at 2:30 PM.

Melvin is survived by his wife Jessie Rene L. Fontenot of Ville Platte; his 
children Martha Jonetta F. Thompson and husband David, Francis K. Fontenot, 
Charlotte F. Savoy and husband Arthur, and Joe Fontenot and wife Sue all of 
Lafayette; four step-children, Billie Jean Vidrine of Ville Platte, Keith 
McDaniel and wife Coopey of Eunice, Benjie Gaspard and husband Mike of 
Quitman, and Kevin McDaniel and wife Jamie of Ville Platte; numerous 
grandchildren and great grandchildren; and one brother Dalbis Fontenot of 
Ville Platte.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Savio Fontenot and Ella McGee 
Fontenot, his first wife, Barbara ''Butch'' Deshotels Fontenot, brother 
Ezema Fontenot and two sisters, Earline Fontenot and Betty F. Sylvester.

Melvin Joseph Fontenot was a native of Point Blue, Louisiana and was a 
resident of Ville Platte for most of his life. He was a Veteran of the 
military, proudly serving in the United States Army during WWII. Melvin 
worked as an Instrument Mechanic for the Cabot Corporation in Ville Platte 
for over 30 years. He was a past member of the Woodmen of the World and the 
Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed camping, visiting with friends, going to the 
casino and spending time with his family. He will be dearly missed by all 
who knew and loved him.

The family would like to give special thanks to The Carpenter House for 
their kindness, compassion and devoted care to Melvin and his family during 
their time of need. 

Ardoin's Funeral Home, 709 W. Main Street, Ville PLatte, LA. 70586, 337-363-
2181, has been entrusted with the arrangements.


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