Michael Thomas Mayers

Michael Thomas “Big Mike” Mayers, 60, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2011, at the home of Heavy and Carla Kling, of Prairieville. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He loved Harley-Davidsons, being outside, building campfires, cooking, fishing and don’t mess with his garden. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Clark Mayers; two sons, Eric Millet and wife Philisha, of Ponchatoula and Cody Mayers and wife Monica, of Independence; stepson, Shannon Lambert and wife Jessica, of Livingston; eight grandchildren Destanie, Dylan, Cambrea, Chloe, Coen, Gabriel, Maggie and Chase; sister, “Happy” Arnold Mayers, of Gonzales; two sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Lynn and David Ellis, and Amanda and Bert Himel; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bum and Berta Lee Lambright Mayers; sister, Janet Mayers; brother, Gregory Mayers; and aunt, Tommy Gonzales. The family would like to give a special thanks to Hospice, Ms. Bonnie, Yvette, Amy, Keith, Chaplain Carl and Bill. They made our last days with Mike very special and will never be forgotten. Very special thanks to our good friends, Darrel and Kaye Plymale, and Heavy and Carla Kling. Visitation will be held at Ourso Funeral Home in Gonzales on Monday, April 11, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Prayer service will be held at the funeral home Tuesday, April 12, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Hope Haven Cemetery. Condolences can be made at www.oursofh.com.