Mr. Merlin Joseph Fontenette Jr.
September 15, 1963 - January 11, 2022
Mr. Merlin Fontenette, Jr. Merlin Fontenette, Jr. a native of New Orleans and resident of Opelousas, LA passed away on January 11, 2022 at the age of 58. Merlin was the son of Rosalie B. Fontenette and the late Merlin Fontenette, Sr. He is survived by his mother; wife, Latoya Fontenette; three sons, Jarett Black (Teneal), Ashton Fontenette and Kesmond Smith; two daughters, Shaquana and LaCarlraneshia Smith; four grandchildren, Sevion, Samar and Christian Black and Bryson Williams; two siblings, Dwayne Fontenette, Sr. (Joneita) and Rev. Tianna F. Buie (Jeremy). He was preceded in death by his father; grandparents, Rev. Joseph and Sarah Benoit Sr. and Rev. Edward and Thelma Fontenette; a sister, Patrina Fontenette; a great aunt, Jessie Mae Rodgers; an uncle, Joseph Thomas Benoit, Jr. and a nephew, D’Juan O’Neil Brown. Family and friends are invited to attend Merlin’s Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Opelousas Family and Worship Center, 386 Compress Rd. Opelousas, LA 70570. Visitation will begin at 8:00 AM. Bishop Albert Richard, officiating. Interment will follow in Serenity Memorial Park in Opelousas, LA. Share words of comfort with the family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.net Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas, 337-942-2037.
Mr. Merlin Fontenette, Jr. Merlin Fontenette, Jr. a native of New Orleans and resident of Opelousas, LA passed away on January 11, 2022 at the age of 58. Merlin was the son of Rosalie B. Fontenette and the late Merlin Fontenette, Sr. He is survived... View Obituary & Service Information