Ernest Paul Fontenot, Sr., age 63, of Basile, La., died Sunday, May 9, 2010, at LSU Medical Center in Shreveport, La.

He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Laden Fontenot of Basile, La.

Three Sons, Ernest P. Fontenot, Jr. & Monica of Eunice, La. Kevin Fontenot & Sherry of Ragley, La. Joseph Fontenot & Elizabeth of Basile, La.

One Sister, Audrey Manuel of Eunice, La.

Two Brothers, Willard Fontenot of Basile, La. Herman Fontenot of Opelousas, La.

Nine grandchildren One great-grandchild he is preceded in death by his Parents, Wilson J. & Agnes Manuel Fontenot.

Visitation is 1:00PM Wednesday May 12, 2010 , with an all night visitation .A rosary @ (pending) by Fr. Brian Taylor.Funeral mass officiated by Fr. Brian Taylor will be at St. Augustine Catholic Church at 10:00 AM Thursday, May 13, 2010. Entombment to follow at St. Augustine Mausoleum in Basile, La. Quirk & Son Funeral Home, 2916 W. Stagg Street of Basile is in charge of arrangements.