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Submitted: 4/7/24 • Approved: 4/15/24 • Last Updated: 4/18/24 • R1526894-G0-S3
May 28, 1952 - May 7, 2016
*Obituary
Jim Fontenoy, 63, of Little Rock passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, May 7. He was born to Willard and Helen Fontenoy on May 28, 1952, in Clearfield, Pennsylvania.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Vicki Bailey Fontenoy; sons, Justin Fontenoy (Stephanie) of Covington, La., Tim Fontenoy (Jarin) and Andrew Fontenoy (Serena), both of Little Rock; daughters Monica Thompson (David) of Greenbrier, Mary Susan Miller (Tim), Abby Fontenoy, Darcie Fontenoy, and Joanna Ruth Fontenoy, all of Little Rock; brothers Don Fontenoy (Dottie) and Tom Fontenoy (Pat), and sister Carol Duckett (Bud), all of Clearfield, Pa.; and 12 grandchildren.
Jim was a kind and gentle man with a beaming smile and contagious laugh. His personal relationship with Jesus Christ was made known by how he loved and served his family and everyone around him. Jim was a long time member of The Bible Church of Little Rock where he served many years as the Awana Cubbies Director. His many years in Bible Study Fellowship also gave him a firm foundation of biblical knowledge growing his faith even stronger. His love of children fueled his passion to encourage and support adoptive families in their church. His Christ-like humility and loving-kindness will always be remembered by everyone that loved and knew him.
He grew up in the town of Clearfield, Pa, as the youngest of 4 children. He met his wife Vicki at St. Francis (Pa.) University where he graduated with his degree in accounting in 1974. He and Vicki were married on November 29, 1975 in Mobile, Alabama. Their commitment to each other is a lasting legacy that will always be cherished by their children, grandchildren, and future generations.
Jim had a love for the great outdoors and was in awe of God's creation. Living on their property provided a place of solace for him. He could be found working on projects outside with his loyal dog Chip by his side. He enjoyed a good cup of coffee, watching Razorback football games and NASCAR races, Volvos, playing guitar, and listening to oldies and classic rock songs.
Jim faithfully and generously served and provided for his family. He thoroughly enjoyed taking his family on camping trips and vacations to the beach. His eight children will always remember his unconditional love for the Lord, Vicki, themselves, and his many grandchildren. Maggie, Harrison, Wesley, Sammy, Esther, William, Kate, Jack, Levi, Zeb, Mia, and Stuart all knew him as Papaw. His memory lives on in all he leaves behind, and the victory is that he is now communing with our heavenly Father.
Visitation will be held at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at The Bible Church of Little Rock at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2016.
Contributed on 4/7/24 by eagle12953
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