Lloyd Dennis Hollier

Other Events:

• Residence: Kaplan, Vermilion, Louisiana, USA
• Residence: 1930, Vermilion, Louisiana, USA; Age: 3; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Vermilion, Louisiana, USA
• Obituary: 24 Nov 2015, Vermilion, Louisiana, USA

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Obituary:
LLoyd Dennis Hollier
A loving husband, father, grandfather, & great grandfather was called from this earth on Tuesday, November 17, 2015.
Father Mark Miley will officiate at a memorial mass on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic church in Kaplan, LA. for Lloyd Dennis Hollier. A rosary will be prayed at 1:30 PM.
He is survived by his daughter Brenda Hoffpauir and her husband Burt of Kaplan, LA, his grandson Chris and wife Laura of Katy, TX and his great grandson Colin also of Katy, TX. He was preceded in death by his wife Imay Harrington Hollier, his parents Deussard and Edia Breaux Hollier, his grandson Marc Neil Hoffpauir, and his brothers Milton, Enuel, and Sidney Hollier.
Lloyd was born on October 9, 1926 to Deussard & Edia Breaux Hollier. He was the youngest of 4 boys and attended public school in Vermilion parish. In 1944 he enlisted in the US Army and was stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington. Private Hollier, a construction Engineer, was awarded the World War II Victory Medal.
He married Imay (Tie) Harrington, the love of his life, in 1945.
In February, 1950 Tee-Lloyd and Tie (as they were affectionately called) decided to open a small grocery store which they named “Hollier’s Grocery - The Friendly Store”. They owned and operated the business for 34 years before selling in April, 1984. Over the years the small grocery grew and a meat department was added. Lloyd was the first to offer stuffed & seasoned pork chops and “The Friendly Store” became known as “The House of Stuffed Pork Chops”.
Mr. Hollier was extremely active in many civic organizations.
He has been an active Lions Club member for nearly 50 years having joined the Kaplan Lions Club in the early 70’s. By 1972 Lion Hollier became a life member of the Louisiana Lions League for Crippled Children’s Camp in Leesville, LA. He was appointed to its Board of Directors and served on the board over 20 years. He and Miss Tie brought quite a few children to camp throughout the years. As a Lion he held the local position of President, vice-president, secretary-treasurer (for 17 years) and board member for his local chapter. He served on the Board of Directors for the Louisiana Lions Eye Foundation for many years and was instrumental in getting Lions International to send their Glaucoma Testing Unit to Kaplan to perform free eye exams in the hopes of early detection and prevention of glaucoma. He was the man people called when they needed glasses and could not afford them. Ironically the man who helped so many people see better ended his life with adult macular degeneration.
In 1978 he was chosen as cabinet secretary of Lion District 8-0 and because of his diligent service he was appointed champion secretary-treasurer for District 8-0 under the leadership of District Governor Edwin Kelly in 1984. He also chaired the annual Lions Club auction for many years to raise funds for various community projects as well as being Vermilion Parish March of Dimes Chairman from 1972 until 1978.
Lloyd was also a 66 year member of American Legion post 271 and served as commander from 1986 to 1988. It was during his term that the Vermilion Honor Guard was established. The primary function of the honor guard is to serve as a final memorial for deceased veterans throughout the parish as well as participating in other civic ceremonies. As a Legionnaire he presented the American Legion Award to many a graduating senior boy and girl at both Kaplan High School & North Vermilion High School from 1984 until 2013, when he had to relinquish his duty because of failing eye sight. He also presented the Lions Club Scholarship every year on Awards Night. In the mid 50’s he enjoyed playing the part of Santa Claus for the American Legion annual Christmas Drive & gift distribution.
For his years of service, Lloyd was honored by The Lousiana Cattle Festival as their “Citizen of the Year” in 1992.
As an active member of The Kaplan Knights of Columbus he and Imay were recognized as their “Family of the Month” in 1997.
In 1998 he was named “Man of the Year” by the Kaplan Area Chamber of Commerce.
In his later years he began cooking for public functions and everybody raved about his rice dressing! He would cook for 12 or 1200 with a steady hand and a ready whistle.
In 2009 Governor Bobby Jindal recognized Lloyd Hollier with a medal for his service in the Army during WWII. The Kaplan Herald and Abbeville Meridional also ran a front page feature on Lloyd’s life and his dedication to civic organizations and duties.
In 2011 The Kaplan Herald featured Lloyd Hollier in their 2nd annual THANK-A-VET issue and presented him with a flag that had flown over the nation’s capital.
When the Special Olympics was organized in Kaplan he was asked to present the colors at the beginning of the ceremony - a duty he did lovingly and conscientiously for over 25 years.
Although he never travelled to Belgium as part of the Jumalage he and Imay were a host family & participants in the bi-annual activities since the inception of the twinning of the cities. He continued his participation even after Imay’s death in 2004 until 2014 when he had to curtail his activities due to his failing health.
Lloyd served his God, his country, and his community giving generously of his time and energy. He loved his family unconditionally as a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a gentle man in every way, never having a harsh or negative word for anyone or anything. He was a giant of a man, not in physical stature but in his big heart and kind character. His smile could light up a room. He will be truly missed.
The Vermilion Honor Guard will render military honors and Dr. Jack Gupta, Joseph Dickie Hollier, Colin Hoffpauir, Farrell Vincent, Nelson Gaspard, and Leo Duhon will serve as honorary pallbearers.
The family wishes to thank Hospice of Acadiana for its compassionate care. Because Mr. Hollier donated his body to LSU Medical School there will be no graveside services at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Acadiana @ 2600 Johnston Ste. 200, Lafayette, LA 705003-3240 or Vermilion Honor Guard @ 2830 Big Foot Rd., Abbeville, LA 70510.

Lloyd married Imay Harrington in 1945. Imay was born on 19 Nov 1926 in Vermilion, Louisiana, USA; died on 4 Feb 2004 in Kaplan, Vermilion, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Living

Other Events:

• Residence: 1900, Vermilion, Louisiana, USA; Age: 5; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son/Spring Hill
• Residence: 1910, Vermilion, Louisiana, USA; Cane Island
• Residence: Between 1917 and 1918, Vermilion, Louisiana, USA; Nunez
• Residence: 1930, Vermilion, Louisiana, USA; Age: 35; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Residence: 1935, Vermilion, Louisiana, USA
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Vermilion, Louisiana, USA; Age: 35; Age: 45; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Residence: 1942, Vermilion, Louisiana, USA; Meaux

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Died:
Age at Death: 78

Deussard married Edia Breaux on 15 Dec 1915 in Kaplan, Vermilion, Louisiana, USA. Edia was born on 8 Dec 1890 in Youngsville, Lafayette, Louisiana, USA; died in Jun 1979 in Kaplan, Vermilion, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Baptism: Youngsville, Lafayette, Louisiana, USA; St. Anne Catholic Church
• Residence: 1930, Vermilion, Louisiana, USA; Age: 39; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Residence: 1935, Vermilion, Louisiana, USA
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Vermilion, Louisiana, USA; Age: 49; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife

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Daughter of Ovide and Françoise (Montet) Breaux

Name:
Edia, Idea

Died:
Age at Death: 88

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Married:
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church

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• Residence: 1870, St Martin, Louisiana, USA
• Residence: 1880, Coteau, Iberia, Louisiana, USA; Age: 13; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
• Residence: 1900, Vermilion, Louisiana, USA; Age: 33; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head/Spring Hill
• Residence: 1910, Vermilion, Louisiana, USA; Age: 43; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Residence: 1920, Vermilion, Louisiana, USA; Age: 53; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Residence: 1930, Kaplan, Vermilion, Louisiana, USA; Age: 63; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head of House: Father-in-law

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Died:
Age: 69

Julien married Ada Marie Bouillon on 12 Oct 1891 in Abbeville, Vermilion, Louisiana, USA. Ada was born on 19 Dec 1878 in Iberia, Louisiana, USA; died on 14 Sep 1929 in Vermilion, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 1900, Vermilion, Louisiana, USA; Age: 23; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife/Spring Hill
• Residence: 1910, Vermilion, Louisiana, USA; Age: 33; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Residence: 1920, Vermilion, Louisiana, USA; Age: 43; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife

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Married:
St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church

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• Baptism: 12 Aug 1827, Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; St. Landry Catholic Church
• Residence: 1870, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; Age: 40; Census Post Office: St Martinville
• Residence: 1880, Vermilion, Louisiana, USA; Lake Peigneur

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Name:
Zephirin, Zephiren, or Zepherin.

Buried:
St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Cemetery

Zephirin married Elizabeth Bouillon on 27 Dec 1856 in St Martinville, St Martin, Louisiana, USA, and was divorced before 8 Jun 1880 in Louisiana, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of Living and Living) was born on 6 May 1840 in St Martin, Louisiana, USA; died on 3 Oct 1888 in Abbeville, Vermilion, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 1870, St Martin, Louisiana, USA
• Residence: 1880, Coteau, Iberia, Louisiana, USA; Age: 45; Marital Status: Divorced; Relation to Head of House: Self

Notes:

Elizabeth or Elisabeth.

Notes:

Married:
St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church

Divorced:
Zephirin is listed as divorced in the 1880 census and living with his son, Placide in Vermillion Parish.

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• Baptism: 25 Feb 1784, Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; St. Landry Catholic Church
• Residence: 1810, Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
• Residence: 1830, St Martin, Louisiana, USA
• Probate: Feb 1837, Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
• Residence: 1840, St Martin, Louisiana, USA
• Residence: 1850, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; Ance Charpantier, Age: 69, Living with his son Edmon and family.

Notes:

Also Furcie, Furci or Farry.
Home was inhabitant on "la rive droite" [the right bank] of Bayou Teche in 1818.

Name:
Spelled Furcy, Fursey, Fursy, or Fursi. Name is assumed to be after St. Fursey.

Baptism:
Godmother was Zoe Cortableau. Baptism by Fr. Geffrotin, Cure of Attakapas.

Probate:
The February 1837 probate (succession no. 790) is for the auction of property to settle debts after the death of Furcy's wife Felonise.

Furcy married Marie Felonise Ringuet on 22 Aug 1826 in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA. Marie was born about 1795; died about Feb 1837. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Baptism: 23 Jun 1797, St Martinville, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church

Notes:

Daughter of Baptiste RANGUETTE & Marianne BOURGEOIS. Also REUGUET, RAINGUETTE, RENQUETTE, RANGETTE, RENQUET or RINGUET. Felonise also Phelonise.

Name:
Spelled Renguet, Ringuet, or Rangette.

Died:
Felonise died about February 1837. Succession number 790 filed in the Opelousas Court House notes that Furcy Hollier requests an auction of property belonging to him and his deceased wife [Felonise]. Furthermore, she is not listed in the 1840 census records with her Furcy and children.

Notes:

Married:
St. Landry Catholic Church

Living married Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 4 Sep 1735, Nantes, Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire, France; St. Nicolas Parish Church
• Residence: Aft 1771, Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
• Residence: 1777, Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
• Probate: Mar 1811, Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; Opelousas Court House

Notes:

Luc Claude was a merchant and a native of Brittany, France.Luc Claude marries the Opelousas Post Commandant's daughter and settles there with a Spanish land grant and grows Indigo for awhile. Both Luc Claude and Jacques Noel and their sons were in the cattle business. Their separate cattle brands are recorded in the Brand Book in 1775 in St. Martinville (Post des Attakapas). (http://www.hollyer.info/louis.php).

Luc was a retired surgeon of the Marine and served as the "cirufano del puesto" (surgeon of the Opelousas Post).

Baptism:
On the 4th of 7bre [September] 1735 has been baptized by me, the vicar under-signed, Luc Claude born on the 2nd legitimate son of Luc Ollier Master Cobbler and of Jeanne Ordonneau address road St. Nicolas have been godfather and godmother Claude Colin and Françoise Morneau the which (female) does not know (how) to sign The others under-signed notice signed Claude Colin Luc Hollier J [Dupont?] vicar.

[7bre is an archaic style of abbreviation for the French “Septembre”. Although the way it is written in this entry it is easily mistaken as “Fvre” for “Février”, there are several others written more clearly as “7bre” on the same page. In addition, these entries are immediately following August and prior to other very clear September entries.]

Residence:
Luc Ollier, 42. 50, 12, 3, 20. Julie Deborde, wife, 30. Garcons: Isidore, 1. Filles: Julitte, 7; Sotye, 3. Slaves: 4.

Buried:
On August 11th of the year 1808, I, priest of Opelousas provided an ecclesiastical grave for the body of Luc HOLLIER, aged about 70. He died after having received the extreme unction sacrament [anointing of the sick]
Signed by the priest Louis Buhot

Luc married Julitte Marguerite Desbordes on 19 Feb 1765 in Pointe Coupee, Louisiana, USA. Julitte (daughter of Claude Desbordes and Marguerite Le Kintrek) was born on 23 Jan 1748 in Louisiana, USA; died before 30 Nov 1826; was buried in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 4 Feb 1748, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA; St. Louis Parish Church
• Residence: 1777, Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
• Probate: Jan 1827, Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA

Notes:

Name:
Juliette, Julie, Julitte, or Julita. Surname sometimes spelled Desborde or Déborde.


Birth:
Although not explicitly stated on the baptism certificate, it is assumed that Julitte was born in Louisiana since her parents were living there at that time.

Residence:
Luc Ollier, 42. 50, 12, 3, 20. Julie Deborde, wife, 30. Garcons: Isidore, 1. Filles: Julitte, 7; Sotye, 3. Slaves: 4.

Died:
In Julitte's probate records, the petition of Isidore and Furcy Hollier dated 30 Nov 1826 states "that Julie Desbordes widow Luc Hollier, the mother of your petitioners, lately departed this life in said Parish, where she has left her Estate". Based on this and other information in her probate, her date of death is sometime between 12 August 1824 and 30 Nov 1826, but most likely close to the 1826 date since her death would have prompted Isidore and Furcy to unseal their mother's will.

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Married:
Act reported.
Marriage
Luc Gl. Hollier
Juliette Desbordes

[In] The Year One Thousand Seven hundred [&) Sixty-five, [on] the nineteenth of February, after having published one bann of marriage during the parochial mass of the parish of the Pointe-Coupée the third of the same month, (the) day of the “septuagésime” [i.e. the ninth week before Easter], between Mister Luc Glaude [sic.] Hollier, (wine-)merchant, (a) native of Nantes in Brittany, parish of St Nicholas, son of (the) late Luc Hollier and of (the) late Jeanne Hordroneau, his father and mother, of the one part, and between Juliette Desbordes, (a) native of New Orleans, daughter of Claude Desbordes and of Marguerite Kintereck, her father and mother, of the other part, not having found any impediment to the said marriage, and seen the certificate of the Reverend Father Hilaire, Capuchin apostolic missionary, Superior of the mission and apostolic prothonotary [i.e. chief clerk] of the publication of the one bann of the said marriage at the parish of New Orleans, and the exemption of the two other banns, and the letter of “recedo” [i.e. performance], I, (the) under-signed priest, Capuchin apostolic missionary, Parish Priest of the Pointe-Coupée and of the Opeloussas, given (that) I myself am transported for the Celebration of the said marriage and to exercise some other functions of my ministry, have received their consent mutual, and have given them the nuptial Blessing in the presence of the witnesses under-signed, this day and year as below. - Signed
L. Hollier, Juliette Desbordes, Courtableau, Marguerite Kintereck Desbordes, Kintereck, Dress-designer, Saintmont, Bruneau, Jean-Louis, Charles Barré, Knight, F. Frenée, Cap[tain].

[Source: St. Francis Catholic Church Marriage Certificates (Pointe Coupee, Louisiana, St. Francis Catholic Church), certificate for Luc Claude Hollier and Juliette Desbordes, volume PCP-4, page 3, married 19 Feb 1765, issued 3 Apr 2000. Transcribed September 2014 by Transcription Services Ltd., www.transcriptionservicesltd.com.]

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