Hubert Phillip Fontenot Jr., 89, died Sunday, May 3, 2020.
He was born in Welsh. He graduated from Sacred Heart in Ville Platte. He also attended University of Southwest Louisiana. After attending college, he enlisted in the Air Force during the Korean War. He owned and operated the town hardware store in Elton, Iowa and Welsh during his business career. He also served on the Jefferson Davis Police Jury for over 20 years.
A parishioner of OLSD Catholic Church, he was an active usher and Eucharistic Minister. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and involved in Boy Scouts of America.
He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Davis Fontenot; son, Aaron Fontenot (Sarah) of Welsh; five daughters, Angela Fontenot, Virginia Guise (Patrick), all of New Orleans, Estelle Fontenot (David) of Hathaway, Aimee Cortez (Jimmy) of Rayne, and Felicia Nash (Jason) of Ragley; siblings, Bernadine Martin of Welsh, Catherine Carr of Lake Charles, Mike Fontenot of Jennings, and Ann-Marie Fontenot of Portland, Ore.; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert Phillip Fontenot Sr. and Estelle Fontenot; two siblings; and four sons Phillip Fontenot III, David Fontenot, Peter Fontenot, Lyle Fontenot.
Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, May 6, at 10 a.m. at Oaklawn Cemetery in Welsh. A memorial Mass will be held at a later date.
