Wilfred "Will" Fontenot

Wilfred “Will” J. Fontenot, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, and Friend, passed away on August 20, 2025 at the age of 81. He was born in Ville Platte, Louisiana on July 21, 1944 and has been a resident of Walker, La since 1973.

Will was a true leader in the surveying profession with 57 years of experience at Forte & Tablada, Alvin Fairburn & Assoc. and Alex Theriot Jr. & Assoc. He was twice appointed to the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Will passionately shared the wisdom of his profession on high school and college campuses, encouraging a new generation of students to pursue a career in land surveying.

During his free time, he enjoyed being outside tending to his garden or hunting. In his later years, he became a passionate traveler. He loved going to new places and experiencing different cultures. He even found the time to mentor many young people in land surveying. Will exemplified a life of love, mentorship, and passion. He will be dearly missed by all those who knew him.

Will is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Jacki Fontenot; daughter, Kellie Fontenot; sons, Michael Fontenot (Aimee) and David Fontenot (Michelle); step daughters Lisa Clary and Leigh Coots; grandchildren, Colin Fontenot, Kaitlyn Borne (Jordan), Davis Fontenot (Joylin), Michael Fontenot II, Chloe Fontenot, Noah Fontenot, and Isabel Fontenot; great-grandchildren, Olivia Borne and a Babygirl Fontenot on the way; brother, Lionel Fontenot, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Cynthia Fontenot; parents, Melton & Anna Belle Fontenot, and brother, Wayne Fontenot.

Serving as pallbearers will be Davis Fontenot, Michael Fontenot II, Noah Fontenot, Aaron Ellis, Derek Ellis, Issac Bozarth. Honorary pallbearers are Colin Fontenot, Glenn Martin, Jimmy Chustz, Stan Ard, and Jordan Borne.

Services will take place at Seale Funeral Home in Denham Springs on Friday August 29, 2025 with visitation from 6:00 PM-9:00 PM. Visitation will continue on Saturday August 30, 2025 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM and service beginning at 12:00 PM. Burial will immediately follow in Walker Baptist Church Cemetery.