Wilton Thomas Montet

Wilton Thomas Montet, age 93, accepted an invitation by his heavenly Father to spend eternity with Him on Friday, April 4, 2025. Born in Marrero, LA, a longtime resident of Harvey and a devout member of St. Rosalie Church. Blessed in having shared life with Wilton: his first wife (the late), Mary Lena Treloar Montet; daughters, Toni Crum (William), and (the late) Marsha Lynn Montet; grandson, Eric Allred (Whitney); great grandchildren, Chasity Nicole Allred, Marshall Allred (Hannah), Kizer Yount (Ally), and Mia Ruth Allred; second wife (the late) Ruth Miller Montet; stepchildren, Leisa Benningfield (Steve) and Bob Vance (Angie); third wife (the late) Margie Rodriguez Montet; stepchildren, Karen Barton (Gregory), Darlene Rodriguez (Armando), Sandra Daigle (Douglas), and (the late) Conrad Saluto. Survived by six step-grandchildren and eleven step great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Our heart-felt gratitude to his exemplary and loving caregivers of over five plus years. Son of the late Sydney Sr. and Floride Montet. Brother of the late Betty Albert, Sydney Montet, Jr., Carl Montet, Sr., and Loyce Smith. Wilton enlisted in the Army in 1947 at the age of 16; retired in 1976 as Command Sergeant Major; fought and wounded in the Korean war; and served in the Vietnam war in Army Intelligence. He taught ROTC for a year at LSU in Baton Rouge. Wilton was invited to serve as an Honor Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, but because he did not want to be away from his family for the 6-month long rotation, he respectfully declined.

Wilton loved his family; loved traveling; loved music. Wilton was always a gentleman in the finest way. Heaven shines a little brighter now. Amen! Amen! 

In lieu of flowers, donations in Wilton's memory to Tunnel To Towers Foundation or Wounded Warrior Project.

Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass in the Chapel of Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11 am. Interment Gate of Heaven Mausoleum, Westwego, LA. Visitation will be held from 9 AM until mass time. (Family private time is reserved from 8 AM until 9 AM.