Hilton Soileau, Sr. died on Sunday, December 29, 2013 at his residence. He was 85.
He retired from the United Postal Service after working 30 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and was a Merchant Seaman after serving in the Navy. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion, and Disabled Veterans of America.
Survivors include two sons, Hilton Soileau, Jr. and wife, Carolyn of Mamou, John Blake Soileau of Eunice and a daughter, Christa Vidrine of Lafayette; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife wife, Annette Soileau; his parents, Alius and Adia Ardoin Soileau; and sisters, Helena Conkerton and Beverly Sanders.
There will be no public services. Ardoin's is in charge of arrangements,