George Tolson Orillion Sr. passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at the age of 90. He was the father of Elizabeth Guillot (Earl), George Orillion Jr. (Jill), and Steve Orillion (Ginny). Grandfather of Michelle Lyons (Jeffery), Amanda Guillot, Rebecca Wargo (Will), Travis Orillion (Haley), Daniel Orillion, and Maggie Orillion. Great grandfather of Jake Lyons, Caleb Lyons, and Catherine Wargo. He was preceded in death by both of his parents, Paul Orillion and May Jones Orillion. He was the brother of Paul Orillion and Joan Michaels (Gary).
He was a veteran of the US Army and the Marine Corps, having served in occupied Europe and in Korea during the hostilities there. He was retired from Shell Oil Company as an Operator. He was a longtime resident of Kenner. He will be remembered as a friendly, nice man with a heart of gold.
A Memorial Service will be held at Bible Center Church, 422 Barton Rd., Luling, LA on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 6:00 PM. Visitation will begin at 5:00 PM. Inurnment will be in Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery on Monday, January 14 at 10:00AM. Express condolences at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.