Port Barre-James Fontenot, Sr, 94, of Port Barre, Louisiana, into eternal rest on July 30, 2026, at home surrounded by family.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 10:00 am in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Port Barre. Fr. Anthony Henry will officiate the Mass. Burial will follow in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery.James was born on August 22, 1932, to August and Clara Fontenot.On January 1, 1952, James Married Ethel Guidroz where they raised their 4 children, sons Terry Octave was left this world seven months after birth, James Edward, John August “Johnny & daughter Dolly.A veteran of the military James proudly served his country in the Navy during the Korean War and was an active member of the VFW Post & American Legion Post.James was very involved in the celebrating recovery program because he cared about those suffering from addiction. There he shared his own testimony and taught lessons to those attending, becoming much respected and loved by the group.He enjoyed telling stories to his family and friends about things he experienced in life, especially arguing about politics with and to anyone who would listen. His garden was his pride and joy and always shared his harvest. Camping, Hunting, Fishing, and French music were hos hobbies. James will be missed by all who knew and loved him.Leaving behind to mourn his loss son, James Edward Fontenot and wife Paula of Pecaniere, daughter, Dolly Vidrine of Port Barre, La, numerous nieces, nephews, and friends including his godchildren, Clara Ann Alphones & Joey Lafleur, daughter-in-law, Carolyn Coon Fontenot, of Opelousas, La. Ex son-in-law Ricky Guillory and grandson-in-law, James Early Artigue, Jr. of Port Barre, La. Sister-in-laws Sybil Tullier of Leonville, La., & Jane Meche of Lafayette. Grandchildren, Lisa Collins and husband, Paul of Port Barre, La. Meghan Fontenot Ellis and husband Phillip of Port Barre, Brain Fontenot of Pecaniere & step grandsons Corey Stearns. Great-grandchildren, Destine Burrougghs, Darin Burroughs, Keithan Kelly & Caroline Ellis and step great-grandson, William August Ellis, great great-grandchildren, Darin Burrough, Jr. Armani Burrough, Jr. Armani Burroughs & Dontasia Burroughs.He is preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Guidroz Fonetnbot, sons, (infant)Terry Octave Fontenot, & John August “Johnny” Fontenot, Parents August Fontenot and Clara Fontenot, sisters, Pearl Alphonse and Rosa Mae Aymond, brothers, Robert Fonetenot & Edward Fontenot, granddaughter, Yvonne Artigue, and great grandson, Bennett Michael Ellis, son-in-law, Ray “Pee Wee” Vidrine.The family is grateful to all the staff, nurses, and aides Louisiana Palliative Care for friendly faces and their sincerity and tender skills in the care of their loved ones.Visitation will be held Friday, July 31, 2026, from 2:00 pm till 8:00 pm with a rosary at 6:00 pm all in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Port Barre. On Saturday August 1, 2026, visitation will continue from 8:00 am till time of service.Words of comfort to the family may be expressed at www.sibillefuneralhomes.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sibille Funeral Home of Port Barre.