Spencer David Fontenot was welcomed into Heaven on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. 

He was born Sept. 13, 1951, in Lake Charles, La. to the late Melvin J. and Frances Fontenot. He was a graduate of Marion High School, Class of 1969. Following high school he enlisted into the United States Navy, serving honorably from 1970 to 1974. Upon returning, he made Moss Bluff his home. 

He met Linda Elaine West in 1975, exchanging vows on March 20, 1976. Together they welcomed two children, Kimberly Renee and Brent Michael. Spencer enjoyed coaching his two children in their athletics and watching them play middle and high school sports, a pastime he also shared with his grandchildren, Grant and Abigail. 

He was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church and was dedicated to his faith.  As a jack of all trades, he loved helping anyone in their time of need. 

He was employed with PPG Industries and W.R. Grace as an industrial electrician, retiring in 2012. He was a motorcycle enthusiast, and both he and his wife enjoyed touring the countryside together on his Harley Davidson. 

Preceding him in death are his parents, Melvin J. and Frances Fontenot.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Linda Elaine Fontenot; two children, Kimberly Renee Fontenot Guillory and husband, Christopher J., and Brent Michael Fontenot; grandchildren, Grant Christopher Guillory and Abigail Frances Guillory; siblings, Lena Dykes and Brian Fontenot, and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. 

Mass of Christian Burial to be held Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, celebrated by the Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau beginning at 11 a.m. at St. Theodore Catholic Church. Visitation to be held Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in the chapel of Johnson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff beginning 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a Rosary at 6 p.m. Visitation to resume Monday, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. in the chapel of Johnson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff. Burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens in Lake Charles. 

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