Mayor Tom Arceneaux and the City of Shreveport joined the community in mourning the loss of former City Councilman Joe William Edward Shyne Sr., who died Saturday at age 85.

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A former member of the Shreveport City Council has died. On Monday (Feb. 3), Mayor Tom Arceneaux released information about the death of Joe William Edward Shyne Sr. He died Feb. 1 at the age of 85, the mayor’s office says.

"Joe was not just a colleague but a friend," said Arceneaux. "His unwavering dedication to the people of Shreveport and his spirited approach to public service were truly inspiring."

Former Councilman Joe Shyne, Sr. dedicated more than two decades to serving the citizens of Shreveport, representing District F with unwavering commitment and passion. The Community will gather to remember him later this week,