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Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Louis Fontenot Jr.


Louis Fontenot Jr., 73, of Galesburg, died at 1:11 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2016 in the emergency room of Galesburg Cottage Hospital.

He was born January 3, 1943 in Louisiana, the son of Louis and Edna (Carrie) Fontenot Sr.  He married Joan E. Wilson in April of 2009.

He is survived by his wife Joan and two step-daughters, Cynthia Haywood (Tyson Haywood) of Seattle, Washington and Felicia Wallace (Kevin Wallace) of Galesburg.  He is also survived by four brothers, Charles, Oliver, Phillip, and George and two sisters, Beatrice and Vera.  Also living are dozens of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Calvin Louis Fontenot; and two brothers, James and Victor.

Louis was currently working for the Galesburg Register Mail and was a member of Full Gospel Church.  Some of his hobbies included old cars and building lawn furniture.  He also enjoyed a variety of sports and spending time at the casino with his wife.


Cremation will be accorded.  Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Monday, May 23, 2016 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel.  Rev. Sibley will officiate.  There will be no public visitation and memorial contributions may be made to Hinchliff-Pearson-West.  Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

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