William Louie Giles Sr
February 28, 1944 - February 16, 2021
William “Louie” Giles, Sr., 76 of Boyce passed away in his home on the morning of February 16th, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Branchard and Evelyn Giles; his stepson William “Winky” Frost; and his granddaughter, Jonica Sanford. Louie was born in 1944, in Lecompte. He grew up and attended Lecompte High School. After school Louie served in the United States Navy from 1963 to 1976 as a Seabee. He did a tour in Vietnam with the 22nd Military Construction Battalion and earned the Fleet Marine Force Combat Operation Insignia. After his service, he worked briefly in a shipyard in Lake Charles and then as a mechanic in the Holsum Bread factory in Alexandria for 15 years. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and uncle who was an outstanding hunter, expert fisherman, good cook, mechanic, carpenter, and farmer. He also enjoyed spending time with his family. Those left to cherish his memory include his devoted wife of 35 years, Delia Giles of Boyce; his children, Lyle Frost of Forest Hill, Laura Strange of Glenmora, Evelyn Jones of Boyce, William Giles, Jr. of Boyce, and Billy Tarver of Boyce; 14 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. He also leaves behind his sisters, Katherine Marreo of Gonzales, Lois Lyle of Baton Rouge, and Diane Jenkins of Forest Hill; his brothers, Carl Giles of Albany, and Donald Giles of Walker, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A private graveside will be held at Butter Cemetery under the direction of John Kramer & Son Funeral Home.
William “Louie” Giles, Sr., 76 of Boyce passed away in his home on the morning of February 16th, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Branchard and Evelyn Giles; his stepson William “Winky” Frost; and his granddaughter,... View Obituary & Service Information