Russell "Poosie" Fontenot, age 33, of Eunice, LA, died Thursday, December 8, 2011, Eunice, LA. He is survived by his brother, Eric Fontenot & Holly, Frisco, TX. Paternal Grand-parents: H. P. & Gloria Fontenot, Eunice, LA. Maternal Grandmother: Norma D. Langley, Eunice, LA. He is preceded in death by: Parents: Robert Fontenot & Melanie Langley Sayers. Sister: Kayla Fontenot. Maternal Grandfather: Hendrick J. Langley.

The family will receive friends at Quirk & Son, Eunice from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Friday, December 9, 2011 with a rosary @ 7:00 PM prayed by Fr. Cedric Sonnier. The funeral home will reopen at 7:00 AM Saturday for a visitation until the service. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Thomas More Catholic Church at 1:00 PM, Saturday, December 10, 2011. Fr. Cedric Sonnier will officiate. Burial to follow in St. Paul Cemetery, Eunice, LA. Quirk & Son Funeral Home, 121 S. 6th. Street of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.