Elson Fontenot, age 80, of Basile, La., born August, 8, 1929 died Friday, October 16, 2009, at Basile Care Center in Basile, La.

He is survived by his

Two Step-Daughters, Debbie Overby of Sunset, La. Doris Law of Deridder, La.

One Step-Son, Herbert Rippeon of Basile, La.

Twelve grandchildren Fifteen great-grandchildren Preceded in death by: Parents, Blim Fontenot & Olena Bertrand; Wife, Wilda Duhon Fontenot; Daughter, Glenda Ardoin; Brothers, Lee, Abney, & Sidney Fontenot.

Visitation is from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM Sunday, October 18, 2009. Funeral service will be at St. Augustine Catholic Church at 10:00 AM Monday, October 19, 2009 . Burial to follow in St. Augustine Cemetery in Basile, La. Quirk & Son Funeral Home, 2916 W. Stagg Street of Basile is in charge of arrangements.