Raymond Mayeaux, 81, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on July 17, 2020. Born on December 3, 1938 in Mamou, Louisiana he was affectionately known as "Radio Ray" for most of his adult life. This was due to his love and passion for antique radios. Mr. Mayeaux was a local businessman, and was most recently, co-owner of Bayou Belle Traders in Bossier City, LA for nine years. Ray never met a stranger, and proudly sold and repaired radios for many happy and loyal customers for over fifty years. He had a "magnetic personality" and could light up a room with his Cajun charm and humor. His stories of growing up in south Louisiana were of epic proportions, and always left his listeners wanting a little bit more. He loved Mardi Gras and always hosted a party for close friends during the annual Krewe of Highland parade. "Radio Ray" was an avid music fan and could be heard most every day listening and singing along to the music of the 50's and 60's. Especially the music of Fats Domino and Big Joe Turner. As a teenager, Ray had the opportunity to see both entertainers in concert and never forgot the experience. It defined his musical taste and brought him much happiness for the remainder of his life. Mr. Mayeaux will be remembered as a very generous and kind person that always put others before himself. The "greatest gift" that he gave to his family and friends was quite simply…. His time. Just to be around him was a memory to treasure forever. Our hearts are broken today as we say goodbye to our dear friend and family member. However, our loss is Heaven's gain, as Ray has now reached his eternal home.

Mr. Mayeaux was preceded in death by his parents Celestin and Nazy Reed Mayeaux; siblings Lionel Mayeaux, Qubert Mayeaux, Mabel Fusilier, and Enora Manuel.

Left to cherish his memory are her nieces Amy Manuel, and Jodie Manuel Dean and husband Forrest, Patsy Veillon and husband David, Linda Berzas and husband Norman; great nieces and nephews, Crystal Manuel, Charles Daniels, Jr., Louis Knotts and wife Melanie, Mary Katherine Dean-Wood and husband Logan, Lindsay Dean Fortenberry and husband Judge, Christopher Dean, Sophie Dean, Vikki Veillon Drosos and husband Steve, David Veillon, Mark Veillon, Sarah Beth Miller and husband Ted, Ashley Clark and husband Gerald; great-great nieces, Carma Manuel, Graysen Manuel, and Willow Knotts.

The family would like to thank the hospital staff at Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, his nurse's aide Gena, Larry and Lois Anderson, Linda and Steve Doss, Dave Shusarezk, Pam Shirley, Mike Waters; friends Lou Henseley, Mona Clifton, Lisa and Charles Leatherman, Tommy Morris, Cookie (Danna), two nieces Brenda and Nina Stewart Thomas. The family would like to thank you for your help during this difficult time.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Aulds Funeral Home from 11am to 3pm. A funeral mass will be held at Holy Trinity in Shreveport on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 9am. Interment will follow at Te Mamou Cemetery in Ville Platte, Louisiana at 1:30pm.