Carl Wayne Fontenot, 70, a resident of Lake Charles passed from this life on December 30, 2016 in a local hospital.
Wayne was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a man of strong faith, had a big heart and loved wood working and gardening.
He is preceded in death by his parents Felix and Ina Bertrand Fontenot and sister, Wilmae Thomas.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 48 years Orlene M. Fontenot, son, David Fontenot and wife Mandie of Lake Charles, daughters, Jessica Mere and husband Jeff of Loveland, CO, and Carla Pickering and husband Everett of Lake Charles, LA, brother, Joseph E. Fontenot and wife Joanne, sister, Vianna Abshire and husband Bobby, ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Monday, January 2, 2017 from 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM in the chapel of Lakeside Funeral Home. A Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 PM. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at LeBleu Cemetery in Fenton, Pastor David Fontenot is to officiate.
Memories and words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.lakesidefh.com