“I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. John 11:25,26
Dale Soileau, 78, of Denham Springs, LA, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023. He worked for over 50 years as a barber, owning his own shop, Custom Cut and serving his Livingston Parish community for over 40 years. He served his country in the United State Army. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Visitation will be held at Hebron Baptist Church, Denham Springs, Saturday, August 19, from 2 p.m. until the celebration of his life at 5 p.m., officiated by Rev. Charlie McCants.
He is survived by his wife, Dorian D. Soileau; children and their spouses, Chad Soileau (Margaret), Shawn Patton (Jessica), Eric Soileau (Janine), and Sara Mitchell (Doug); grandchildren, Tate, Luke, Leo, Kenna, Kray, Kamen, Lynnie, Derick, Alexi, and Shaandiin; first wife, Judy Hunter, as well as many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Vernice Soileau; and sister and brother-in-law, Ruby and Ryan Robicheaux. Please share your condolences at www.sealefuneral.com.
12 comments
Richard Keen
August 19, 2023 at 4:58 am
What do I miss about Dale? Everything. He was a remarkable man. He had a great sense of humor. My earliest recollection of Dale dates to the mid 1970’s when his barbershop and my car wash shared a common boundary. I found it necessary to dig a trench (by hand) to lay pipe between our businesses. After I finished my digging, he stepped out of his shop, looked over my trench, looked at me and said with a poker face: “Richard, your ditch is on my property. I’m sorry but you’ll have to move it.” I was crushed! He saw how deflated I was and not wishing to prolong my agony (at least too much longer) he flashed a great big ole smile and said, in that wonderful Mamou accent, “I’m just kidding; I don’t know where the property line is, but it doesn’t matter anyhow.” Dale had so many friends and I was glad to be one. I shed a tear when I learned of his passing.
I have no doubt Dale is already with friends and loved ones on the other side. They are probably laughing and swapping stories.
I love you Dale, and so do a host of other people. Rest in peace, Buddy, until we meet again.
Robert K Christman
August 11, 2023 at 11:45 pm
Dale I will you we did have a few laughs togather.
Lorrinda Dickinson
August 11, 2023 at 11:32 pm
Frank and I are so very sorry to hear about Dale’s passing. We pray for God’s peace and comfort for your family.
Jennifer
August 11, 2023 at 4:39 pm
I haven’t seen Mr Dale in years. I remember being young and my mom bringing me to get my haircut! I thought he was funny and I was so memorized by his accent. He was a kind man and I am very sorry your loss. May God bless all of you during this difficult time.
Beth & Kenny Jones
August 11, 2023 at 4:22 pm
So sorry to hear of your loss. Dale will be missed by a lot of people… he touched so many lives.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Jacque and Dutch Leonard
August 11, 2023 at 3:18 pm
So very sorry to learn of his loss. It was a pleasure to meet him when we picked up our fur babies in January. May God Bless all Dale’s family and friends during this difficult time.Dorian we pray 🙏 for you to find strength in the knowledge that he is with God.
Roy Keel
August 11, 2023 at 2:14 pm
Dale was my barber and friend for close to 40 years. His warm personality always made me feel welcome. And as we were both from the same area his accent made me feel at home. I will miss him deeply.
Robin Dale
August 11, 2023 at 3:31 am
Chad and Eric, I had a big spot in my heart for your Dad. I always had a great time sitting in his chair and talking with him. I loved his accent so much. I always told him to make me look like Chad as your senior pic was on the counter and I looked up to you a lot. He will be missed for sure.
Wayne and Rhonda Hunt
August 11, 2023 at 1:12 am
Dale was a wonderfully wise and funny man whom we always enjoyed visiting with. Our hearts are sore at his passing. We will miss him terribly, and we are praying for him and his family.
Dawn Mccants
August 10, 2023 at 11:58 pm
He was still laughing and cutting up, even as they were taking him to surgery! A trooper to the end! He’s leaving us with a hole in our lives!
Teresa a weber
August 10, 2023 at 11:03 pm
So sorry he always made me feel so welcomed love and loved his laugh hugs and prayers Teresa and Don
Chris and Gwen Landry
August 10, 2023 at 10:31 pm
We send our deepest sympathies and Condolences. Prayers foe all the family.
Love Chris and Gwen