Emile Meilleur Jr. passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, in Covington, Louisiana. He was born to the late Amelia Capponi Meilleur and Emile A. Meilleur Sr. in New Orleans, Louisiana, on October 18, 1933.

He is survived by his daughters Rene' Birkle (Kent) and Michele Dufour; his granddaughter, Savannah Dufour Bandi (Brandon); and his sister Marie Celino. He is also survived by a niece and nephew.

He was preceded in death by his wife Ida McDougald Meilleur of 67 years; his sister, Althea Cuccio; and two nieces.

Emile resided in Terrytown, for 35 years and Lacombe, Louisiana for 20 years. He was a member of VFW post 8290. He attended Warren Easton High School in New Orleans and enlisted in the Navy during the Korean War. He served as a member of the maintenance crew on the USS Wedderburn (DD-684).

He worked for Texaco Inc. for 35 years until retiring to Lacombe.  He enjoyed camping and traveling throughout all 50 states and Canada. He looked forward to camping almost every weekend with friends and family.

Emile will be interred at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery with his wife, Ida.

Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell, LA.