He is survived by his loving wife for over 60 years, Elsie Hildago Soileau; son, John Carl Soileau; granddaughter, Allison Renee Soileau; grandson, Eric Colton Soileau; 2 great-grandchildren, Carson Scott Easley and Cameron Lee Easley; and sister, Barbara Deville.
He is preceded in death by his parents Wilson and Pearl Trouille Soileau; and brother, Fred Soileau.
Visiting hours will be held on Monday, April 4, 2016 from 5 pm to 8pm at Greenoaks Funeral Home. Visiting hours will resume on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 from 10 am until Funeral Service at 12pm at Melancon Funeral Home, 4708 I-49 N. Service Road, Opelousas, Louisiana 70570.
Interment to follow at Bellevue Memorial Park.
Arrangements under the direction of Greenoaks Funeral Home, Baton Rouge, LA.