Ulysee Soileau, Jr.

Ulysee Soileau, Jr., 96 of Groves, Texas passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Holland Place Assisted Living in Nederland, Texas. Ulysee was born November 15, 1923 in Palmetto, Louisiana to Ulysee Soileau, Sr. and Irene Carrier Soileau. He was an area resident for 75 years and a member of Groves First Baptist Church. Ulysee retired from Texaco as an operator after 40 years of service. He proudly served in the Air Force during World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Mills Soileau; daughter, Patti Lynn Soileau; daughter-in-laws, Lois Soileau and Rene Soileau; one sister and two brothers. Survivors include his daughter, Peggy LeBlanc and husband Rick of Groves; two sons, Doug Soileau of Lebanon, TN and Jimmy Soileau of Lake Charles, LA; six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. A visitation for family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m.