Michael "Mike" Wayne Meyers

New Iberia– A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mr. Michael “Mike” Wayne Meyers, 76, on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 2:00PM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with Father Garrett Savoie officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 from 9:00AM until the time of the service. A rosary will be led by the Men’s Rosary Group on Wednesday at the funeral home at 10:00AM.

A native and lifelong resident of New Iberia, Mr. Meyers passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at the Calcutta House in Lafayette surrounded by his loving family. Mike retired after 47 years working at the Avery Island Salt Mine. In his free time, he was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed deer hunting. He also enjoyed shooting pool. Equipped with a quick wit and a great sense of humor, Mike made friends wherever he went and never met a stranger. He loved cooking for his family and was always there for them no matter what. Mike was easy going and lived by his favorite quote, “Don’t sweat the small stuff and everything is small.” He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

He is survived by his daughters, Rachel Meyers Sharpe and husband, Todd of Prairieville and Michelle Meyers Stevens and husband, David of New Iberia; son, Brian M. Meyers and wife, Kim of Broussard; brother, Steven Meyers Sr. of New Iberia; sister-in-law, Pam Meyers of Loreauville; grandchildren, Dusty J. Meyers and wife Sarah of Carencro, Tyler M. Sharpe of Prairieville, Abbey P. Meyers of Broussard, and Kaylee N. Sharpe of Prairieville; great grandchildren, Savannah R. Meyers, Paisley A. Sharpe, and Nathan J. Meyers.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dora Romero Meyers; parents, Laurie Sr. and Mary Derouen Meyers; siblings, Donel J. Meyers Sr. and wife Nancy, Gale Meyers and Laurie Meyers Jr.

Honored to serve as Pallbearers are Todd Sharpe, David Stevens, Murphy Gary Jr., Dusty Meyers, Tyler Sharpe and Brayton Gary.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Acadiana and the Calcutta House for their care and compassion.

Family and friends may sign the guest register book and/or send condolences at www.davidfuneralhome.org

David Funeral Home of New Iberia, 1101 Trotter St. 337-369-6336 is in charge of arrangements.