Simpson "Sam" Fontenot

He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. He retired as an operator from Olin after 38 years of service. He was a member of First United Pentecostal Church of Westlake for 45 years. He was an artist and a musician and could play several instruments. He played music for the elderly at various nursing homes. He had a wonderful sense of humor.

He is survived by his wife, Delores K. Fontenot of Westlake; son, Larry W. Fontenot and wife Carolyn of Moss Bluff; daughter, Naomi D. Liford and husband Jack of Arlington, Texas; step-daughters, Rhonda Sue Frederickson of Houston, Texas, Ashley L. Skillern and husband Michael of Houston, Texas, and Valerie Mae Wideman and husband Clarke of Westlake; step-son, Joseph Lee Smith III of Sulphur; brother, Coolidge Fontenot and wife Eunice of Lake Charles; sister, Jane Foreman and husband Wilford of Alvin, Texas; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Opal Jackson Fontenot; parents, Alcee and Exelia Fontenot; sisters, Vergie Schmitz and Effie Fletcher; and brother, Clifton Fontenot.

His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at First Pentecostal Church of Westlake. Rev. Mark Stanton will officiate with words by Rev. Glenn Massey. Visitation will be Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Interment will follow at Westlake Memorial Park. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the first United Pentecostal Church of Westlake.