Hilton Soileau, Sr.

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,