Gerald G. Fontenot

Gerald Gayle Fontenot, resident of French Settlement, passed at the age of 82 on October 3, 2026. He was born on May 3, 1944 to his parents Erroll Fontenot and Annie Belle Salassi Fontenot in Independence, LA. Gerald worked for many years as a pipefitter at DOW Chemical and the Local 102. He was a faithful member of French Settlement 1st Baptist Church. Gerald was happiest when visiting his friends, family, children, and grandchildren. He will be greatly missed, and his legacy of love and care will live on in those he leaves behind.

He is survived by children Jerry Daniel Fontenot (Debbie) and Tanya Fontenot Babin (Coy), sister Annora “Nonnie” Latiolais (Harry), grandchildren Rochelle Windom, Katelyn Watson, Brooklyn Sanderson, Brent Watson, and Taryn Coats, and great-grandchildren Aryn, Aniken, Ella, Mason, Asher, Matthew, Harry, and Anabelle.

He is preceded in passing by his parents Erroll Fontenot and Annie Belle Salassi Fontenot.

Visitation will be at French Settlement 1st Baptist Church on Thursday, October 8, 2026 from 9:00am to 11:00am with a service starting at 11:00am. Burial will follow at the Church cemetery.