Nelson "Big Chief" Fontenot Jr.

March 10, 1941 - November 10, 2020 (79 years old)

Ville Platte, Louisiana

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Nelson "Big Chief" Fontenot Jr.

March 10, 1941 - November 10, 2020 (79 years old)

Ville Platte, Louisiana

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Nelson Fontenot Jr. Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2020-11-15T23:00:00
End: 2020-11-15T23:00:00
Location: St. John Baptist Church

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Nelson Fontenot Jr. (Ville Platte, Louisiana), who passed away on November 10, 2020, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Nelson Fontenot Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his children, Cynthia Charles of Ville PLatte, LA, Victoria Fontenot of Arlington, TX, Akilia Butler of Houston, TX and Leonard Lyle Fontenot of LAke Charles, LA; and his sister Frances of Ville Platte. He was also cherished by 20 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends.

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St. John Baptist Church
822 W Hickory St, Ville Platte, LA 70586

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