Wildon A. Olier, Jr. passed away at the age of 62 from lung cancer on Friday, December 22, 2017.
He was a native of Biloxi and graduated from Biloxi High School. Wildon served in the Navy as a driver of the Captain's Gig for the USS Midway in Yokosuka, Japan during the Vietnam War. He then served with the Military Police in Meridian, MS. After the Navy, he was captain of the Europa Star in Biloxi. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his mother, Rita Olier; his sons, John Olier and Justin Farr; his grandchildren, Jason, Mariah, and Sara Olier; his sister, Rosie Brock; two nieces; and two nephews.
Graveside service will be held Thursday, January 4, 2018 at 12:30 p.m. at Biloxi National Cemetery.