He was born in Fenton, LA and lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and retired from the Lake Charles City Transit as a supervisor.
Herbert is predeceased by his wife, Velma D. Fontenot and parents, Arthur and Mary Fontenot.
He is survived by sons; Daniel Fontenot (Chris) of Madisonville, LA, Michael Fontenot of Florida; one daughter, Jackie Blank (JC) of Lake Charles; sisters, Lois Douget, Bette Cortez both of Lake Charles; grandchildren, Marie, Emily, David (Brook), Douglas (Kim) and nine great grandchildren.
Visitation will be at Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 from 5pm – 7pm and resume on Wednesday at 9am until time of service. Funeral Service will be at the funeral home on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 11am and will be officiated by Rev. Walter Parker. Burial will follow at Consolata Cemetery in Lake Charles. Words of comfort may be shared with Mr. Fontenot’s family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.
