Mayor Arceneaux served with Shyne on the City Council from 1982 to 1990. “Joe was not just a colleague, but a friend. His unwavering dedication to the people of Shreveport and h

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.

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,

"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."

Shyne was also a husband, father, and grandfather. His son, Joe Shyne II, said his father always put family first.