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Ernest Fontenot

In Loving Memory

Ernest Fontenot

Date of BirthFebruary 11, 1940
Passed Away OnMay 4, 2008
At Age68 years
Resident ofBeaumont, TX
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Ernest “E.J.” Fontenot, 68 of Fannett, died Sunday. May 4, 2008 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at Broussard’s in Nederland with Reverend Kyle Fontenot officiating. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens in Nederland. A gathering of the family and friends will be from 5:00pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday at the mortuary.

A native of Orange, E.J. and his wife made their home in Fannett. He was retired from DuPont Beaumont as a mechanic.

Mr. Fontenot is survived by his wife; Orvie Fontenot of Fannett, sons; Kyle Fontenot and wife Cathy of Magnolia, Texas, Dale Fontenot and wife Debbie of Orange, brothers; Milton Fontenot and wife Carol of Nederland, James “Jimmy” Fontenot and wife Andrea of Mohave Valley, Arizona, grandchildren; Dale Ray Fontenot and wife Brandy, Joshua Fontenot and wife Brandy, Christopher Fontenot, Rebekah Fontenot, Sarah Fontenot and Jonathan Fontenot, great grandchildren; Brandon and Blain Fontenot.

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Services

Visitation

Broussard’s Mortuary

505 12th Street

Nederland, TX 77627

May 6, 2008

5-8 pm

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Funeral Service

Broussard’s Mortuary

505 12th Street

Nederland, TX 77627

May 7, 2008

10:00 AM

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Interment

Memory Gardens of Jefferson County

Memorial Highway

Nederland, TX 77627

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Condolences (17)

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Diana Geen Austin, TX June 3, 2008
Orvie, you have been in my thoughts and prayers. I wish I could have been there to pay my respects to you and the family. Just know that I was thinking of you.
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Jeremy & Stephanie Nichols & Girls Orange, TX May 7, 2008
Dearest Aunt Orvie & Family: We are sorry we were not able to attend, please know that you are in our prayers and above all in our hearts. Uncle Ernest was very special to all of us and will be missed. May the joy of the memories fill your hearts, as I know that you have many. Much love and many hugs. Jeremy, Stephanie, Brittany & Malanna
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Stephanie Nichols Orange, TX May 7, 2008
Dearest Aunt Orvie & Family: I am so sorry I was unable to attend (medical) but please know that you are in my prayers and above all in my heart. May you find peace in the precious memories that you will all be able to share for many years to come. Much love and many hugs. Stephanie