Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....MAYFIELD, DAVID WAYNE April 3, 2017
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DAVID WAYNE MAYFIELD

David Wayne Mayfield, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017 at the home of 
his brother in Folsom, Louisiana. He was born on October 29, 1949 in 
Leveland, Texas. Shortly after birth, he moved to New Orleans, Louisiana and 
later to Mandeville, Louisiana. Before recently relocating to this area, he 
had been a long-time resident of Bastrop, Louisiana.

He was the beloved son of the late J.M. Mayfield and the late Marilyn Autin 
Mayfield Gorgas. His stepmother was Genevieve Mayfield and his stepfather 
was the late Irvin Gorgas. He was the loving brother of William (Bill) 
Mayfield, Ginger Mayfield, the late Rita Mayfield Munez, Martha Hall, and 
Royce Sheek. He is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, 
cousins, and dear friends.

Upon graduating from Mandeville High School, he received an FCC Engineering 
Degree in Atlanta, Georgia. After which he relocated to Bastrop, Louisiana 
where he was employed as a disc jockey and engineer for a local radio 
station. He furthered his education with a degree in Journalism from 
Northeast Louisiana University in Monroe and became a sports announcer and 
sports journalist for the Bastrop newspaper. He ended his career with a 
retirement from Pelican Plug Company as a purchasing agent, yet continued to 
remain an avid sports fan.

He was an extraordinary man of impeccable character and integrity, and with 
his vivacious personality and keen wit, he never met a stranger. He will be 
forever loved and missed by all of his family and his many friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate David's life with a Funeral 
Mass at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 
on Friday, April 7, 2017 at 2:00 PM with visitation on Friday beginning at 
11:00 AM. Interment will follow in J.M. Fussell Cemetery on Fitzgerald 
Church Road in Covington, Louisiana. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home is in charge 
of arrangements. Please sign the E.J. Fielding Funeral Home online Guest 
Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.

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