| 1. | Lloyd Dennis Hollier was born on 9 Oct 1926 in Louisiana, USA (son of Deussard Joseph Hollier and Edia Breaux); died on 17 Nov 2015. 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]
Children:
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Hollier & Dufilho Family History
1926 - 2015 (89 years)
