Mr. Jerdy Joseph Fontenot

1936 ∼ 2022

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Jerdy Joseph Fontenot, 85, of Groves, Texas passed away on February 11, 2022 at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at The Port Neches Park Pavilion.

Born in Mamou, Louisiana on March 12, 1936, he was the son of Ulysses “U.Z.” Fontenot and Eva Veillon Fontenot. Jerdy was a lifelong area resident and owned his own barbershop, Uptown Barber Shop, in Port Arthur. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Jerdy loved playing his penny machines, gardening and riding all around the golden triangle.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Fontenot, three brothers and one son-in-law.

Jerdy is survived by his daughter, Lana Patterson of Groves; son, Paul Fontenot and wife Julie of Oklahoma; seven grandchildren, Natalee Shifflett, Kara Patterson, Elloise Patterson, Crystal Carter, Erica Fontenot, Wade Fontenot and Wyatt Givan and sister, JoAnn James of Port Neches and ten great-grandchildren.

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Patricia Johnson May January 18, 2023

Mr Fontenot was A Very Kind Guy, Alway’s friendly & stopped to say Hello. Use to see him frequently at Bruces Super Market in Groves, & many times at Central Mall Visiting his old buddies. He missed his wife Marilyn so much, started to tear up o e day, just talking about her. I graduated in 1957, from Thomas Jefferson, though we never ran around together, i knew who she was, & we were in a couple if classes together

Sheryl Rizzo Durman February 25, 2022

I just saw this…Jerry and Marilyn lived across the street from us on Ray Ave. I loved them like second parents. I was at the mall last week and I looked for him! I am so sorry Lana an Paul! I love u all like family! Ride high Mr. Fontenot!

Debbie Jones February 17, 2022

I was amazed Jerdy always knew who I was. Seeing him at the mall, whenever he saw me, he called me by name. I still look for him when I go there. Until we meet again Rest In Peace Jerdy! To his family my sincere condolences. :pray:

Ellie Patterson February 16, 2022

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Betty Chapman February 16, 2022

What I remember most is when JERDY’s family came to visit his grandparents in Louisiana. We played corncob fights with uncle and cousins and he had a mean throw that left me with a bruise. We played soccer with old sticks and a can which left us with more bruises. At Christmas time, we all loved playing outside in the dark with firecrackers and sparklers. At bedtime we had to sleep crosswise in bed as we were too many to sleep the right way. Grandparents baby sat as our parents went partying. RIP JERDY while I dwell in memories.

Mary Givan February 16, 2022

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Jaida Patteson February 16, 2022

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location_on The Port Neches Park Pavilion, 633 Avenue C, Port Neches, 77651

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Mr. Jerdy Joseph Fontenot

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