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Fontaine Emmons
January 8, 1929 - February 1, 2017

Graveside funeral services for Mr. Fontaine Emmons, 88, of Sterlington, LA will be held at Noon Saturday February 4, 2017 at Riverview Cemetery in Monroe, LA with Rev. Ricky Baker officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 11:45 AM Saturday at Mulhearn's.

Mr. Emmons was born January 8, 1929 and died February 1, 2017.

Fontaine retired from Union Pacific Railroad as an engineer after 43 years of service. He loved his job and his co-workers. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening with his family and always a good book.

“Pop” was preceded in death by his parents, Winfred and Clara Emmons, Son, Raymon; Brothers, Winfred, Martel, and Bob.

Survivors: his wife and best friend of 72 years, Marsha; Daughter, Dena Leggett (Pete); much loved grandsons, Britton Leggett (Nicole) and Chad Leggett (Bonnie); Great Grandchildren, Emory-Cooper, John Peyton, and Adeline Jane; Sister, Elinor Hartsell (Bob); Brother, Glen; Sister-in-law, Lotte; and many nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to thank the many health care providers for their love and compassion for our Pop the last few years. Special thanks to Dr. Clyde Elliott and Staff; United Home Health; Connie Culpepper, Betty Kennedy and Staff at StoneyBrook Memory Care and First Choice Hospice Nurse, Amanda.

Any planned memorials may be made to the Ouachita Council on Aging, 2407 Ferrand St. Monroe, LA 71201

Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Mulhearn Funeral Home
Monroe, LA