Denson ‘Danny’ Carman Fontenot
Denson ‘Danny’ Carman Fontenot, 70, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on May 2, 2026. Danny was born in Orange, Texas, on March 30, 1956.
He graduated from Forest Park High School. Danny had a lively and varied career, with jobs ranging from working in oilfield service, steel mill, and commercial sales. He enjoyed gardening, hunting and visiting with friends.
Danny is survived by brothers, Dean Fontenot of Beaumont, and David Fontenot and his wife, Wendy, of Orange; nephews, Kyle, Kevin, Dustin and Brandon Fontenot; granddaughters, Eve Bowen and Kennedy Tucker and her husband, Camden; and great-grandson, Sterling Tucker; along with his best friends, Brenda Sullivan and Johnie Dale Crocker. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Ruby Fontenot; sister, Mary Fontenot; brother, Joseph Fontenot; and daughter, Courtney Meeks.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105 give online.
Services for Mr. Fontenot are pending under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. 409.866.3838.
So sorry for the loss of your loved one. Our prayers go out to all his family members.
We spent quite a bit of time together in our high school days. Saw him at our last reunion and we had a good long conversation.Will truly miss him prayers for the family.
My thoughts and prayers are with this family. I did not know Danny, but worked with Mary and Dean. May each sweet memory bring you guys peace.
Gracias por ser uno de Mis Amiguitos y vesino que eh tenido por muchos an̈os’ may You rest in Peace, I will miss You My Friend..I will miss seing You working on Your garden.
R.I.P Mi Amigo Danny.
My Condolences to the Family. 🙏🏽🕊🕯
I have only known Mr. Fontenot for the last 9 years as a neighbor. He was a good guy to know. I enjoyed our talks and just a chance to get to know him. I will truly miss seeing him and his puppies. God bless
So sorry to hear this. May his memory live strong in the hearts of his loved ones.
I’m so saddened to hear this. Danny and I hung out quite a bit in our youth. And, I lost touch with him and many friends when our parents moved us away from Beaumont. Prayers to all; family and friends!
Danny was a good guy in our high school days. He and Johnnie came to my stand a few yrs ago and that was great seeing him since high school Rest in peace brother