Horace Lee Fontenot, 72, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Monday, August 30, 2021 at Ochsner LSU Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Horace was born in Pitkin, Louisiana on June 30, 1949 to Forest Joseph Fontenot and Willie Mae Perkins Fontenot.  He was a retired member of the United States Air Force where he had served as Staff Sgt.  He was a 22 year resident of Sabine County having previously resided in DeRidder, Louisiana.

Horace is survived by his wife, Mary Fontenot of Hemphill; sons, Clinton Fontenot and wife, Melissa, of Valiant, OK and Michael Paul Fontenot and wife, Sheri, of the Republic of Macedonia; ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Melonie Joyce Gefroh and his brother, Larry Gene Fontenot.

Cremation arrangements were handled by Starr Funeral Home.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

Condolences can be made and guest book may be signed online at starrfuneralhome.com.