He was born Sept. 2, 1957 and lived his whole life in Lake Charles. He graduated from LaGrange Sr. High School and worked several jobs over the years, including Borden Milk, Local Labor Union, Market Basket and most recently, St. Patrick’s Hospital. He was a very generous, loving & giving person who helped many co-workers over the years with rides to work, letting them stay temporarily at this house, playing games with his nieces & nephews and helping his father at home the last few years of his life. He loved family and you could always count on him.
He was welcomed into Heaven by his father and mother, Raymond & Chappie Istre.
He is survived by his brothers, Tyler (Loretta) Fontenot, Greg (Janice) Fontenot, Sam (Sharon) Istre, Tommy (Kathie) Istre nieces and nephews; Alex Fontenot, Amber Fontenot, Kristina Talbert, Sam Istre Jr., Emily Istre-Guillory, Austin Istre, Anna Istre and great nieces and nephews: Lincoln, Carson, Samual III, and Olivia.
Visitation and funeral services are private, but we invite you to watch his virtual services at: www.facebook.com/jehixson. His virtual celebration of life services, led by celebrant Jody Barrileaux will be held on Monday, April 27, 2020 beginning at 12pm. He will be laid to rest at Consolata Cemetery
You are also invited to sign the digital register book, leave a favorite memory, or sentiments of condolences at our website www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com
