Coy "Tutu" James Meyers passed away on February 6, 2023 at the age of 72. He was born on February 9, 1950 in Lafitte, Louisiana to the late Charles and Augusta Meyers. He was the husband of Mary S. Meyers. Step-father of Joseph Basse, Jr. (Marie). Step-grandfather of Joey, Gabrielle and Gregory and great-grandfather of 2 beautiful babies. Brother of Althea Meyers Tavai (Solo) and the late Gloria Meyers, Linda Meyers, Zella Meyers Marie (Corbert) and Billy Meyers. Uncle of Amy Skinner, Monica Marie, Greg Tavai, Solomon Tavai and Hannah Tavai Lefatia. Tutu is also survived by other extended family and dear friends.
Tutu loved to go fishing, crabbing and building model boats out of match sticks. He was greatly loved and will be dearly missed.
Family and friends are welcome to attend the visitation on Sunday, February 12, 2023 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway in Marrero. The service will be held on Monday, February 13, 2023 at 10:00 AM followed by the interment at St. Pius X Cemetery in Crown Point.