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Eric Mays Obituary
Eric Leroy Mays, 79, of Logansport Louisiana, went to eternal rest on April 1, 2023 at his home.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Dr., Shreveport, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Forest Park West Cemetery, 4000 Meriwether Rd. in Shreveport. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Officiating the service will be Brother Richard L. Tull.
As a jack of all trades, Eric worked several jobs. He even owned his own fence company at one point, eventually retiring from the City of Shreveport. In retirement, his skills supported family and friends alike with their homes and projects.
Preceding Eric in death are his parents, Luther and Vivian Mays; his sisters, Claudine Mays Wisby and Geraldine Mays.
Grieving him are his wife, Gloria Jean Johnson Mays; sons, Mack Mays (wife, Lee Ann Woodall), Brad Mays, and Phillip Mays (partner, Dan Hargrove); three grandchildren, Tyler (wife, Teddie) Mays, Leah Mays, and Keith Mays (partner, Jima Flores); and three great-grandchildren, Colbi Mays, Colt Kenard and Nova Kenard; as well as a myriad of family and friends.
Honoring Eric as pallbearers will be W.H. Stone, Bobby Morvan, Jeramy Evans, Kevin Johnson, Ricky Temple and Keith Mays.
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Denise
April 5, 2023
Every time I took Eric to the doctor, he would FORCE me to take him to the boat!! I called him everytime I needed to know how to do anything; he always had the answer. Love you Eric!!! Going to miss you every day.
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Dolly
April 5, 2023
I will be forever grateful for Eric & Gloria´s friendship. One of many fond memories is the time my sister and I were struggling to replace my deck & Eric showed up to help with his wealth of knowledge.
Lori Foster
April 4, 2023
Hello Aunt Jeannie and family. I want you to know that I cherish all of my memories -- especially the childhood ones of Uncle Eric. He was the incredible hulk in my eyes. This is such a fantastic picture of him too. Miles apart but never far apart in heart. My condolences and prayers are extended to all grieving the loss of this GRAND MAN! Much love from your family in San Diego ... Lori & Jim, Ben, and Olin
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