Obituary of Wade Samson Fontenot, Jr.

Wade Samson Fontenot, Jr., left us unexpectedly on May 8th, 2023. He was 49 years old. He was born in Charleston, South Carolina on August 11th, 1973, the son of Wade Samson Fontenot, Sr. and Gloria Jean Craft.

 

Wade is survived by his mother, Gloria Craft; sister, Bonnie Parshall (David); brother, Michael Fontenot; brother, Robert Fontenot; sister, Tori Ayers (Brandon). He is also survived by uncles, Dallas Craft and Paul Fontenot; aunts, Toni Anderson, Margaret Free, and Delilah Avery; several nieces and nephews; two great nephews; one great niece; and many cousins.

 

Wade is predeceased by his father, Wade Samson Fontenot, Sr.; sister, Malinda May Fontenot; grandparents, Clavine and Catherine Fontenot, and Reedy and Beauford Craft; aunt, Linda Craft; and uncle, Donald Craft.

 

Wade was an avid Clemson Tiger fan. He collected anything that had to do with eagles, and he loved to fish.

 

A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.