MR. DANNA KEITH FONTENOT
OPELOUSAS – Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Ford and Joseph Funeral Home in Opelousas, LA for Mr. Danna Keith Fontenot, 69, who entered eternal rest on Monday, August 11, 2025 in Houston, TX. Interment will be held in Garden of Memory Cemetery in Opelousas, LA.
Rev. Frank L. Ford will be officiating the funeral service.
Mr. Fontenot’s memories are being cherished by: his son, Benjamin Fontenot (Luvenia) and daughter, LaCresha Fontenot, both of Houston, TX; sister, Carolyn Bridges (Samuel Nathaniel) of Sumter, SC; brother, Terry Fontenot of Amarillo, TX; special friend, Agnes Brown; grandchildren, Christopher Fontenot, Justin Fontenot, Cameran Guy, Raylan Hubbard, Kianna McCook, K’Von Fontenot and Ace Jackson; nieces and nephews, Durward White (Tonya), Antoin Espritt II (Charlene), Dexter Fontenot (Andrea), Lorenza Fontenot, Awen Fontenot (deceased), Scheniqua Fontenot, David Bridges (TaKelia), Kenya Fontenot; and a host of great nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by: his parents, Benjamin and Edna Mae Fontenot; his wife Jeanette; and two sisters, Donaleigh Fontenot and Cynthia Fontenot.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Ford and Joseph Funeral Home.
Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com
Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market St., Opelousas, LA, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.
We are going to miss you, my friend. Many prayers to the family.
Bro. Danna will truly be missed by his church family. Even though he was a very quiet person, his presence was known. He was a gem to all of us. We extend our deepest condolences to the family. Please know that you are in our prayers during the very difficult time. May God keep you in His arms of love and may you find comfort there. Rev. Dr. Friendly J. Gadson and the St. Paul AME (Shaw) church family (1495 N. Saint Paul Church Rd.; Sumter SC 29154)
May peace and comfort be with you and your family at this difficult time.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.