On April 14, 2012 Keith G. Mayes lost his life to the villain Cancer. He is preceded in death by his brother Kenneth G. Mayes. Keith is survived by his loving wife-companion of fourteen years Joan (Alli) Bodema of Columbia, two brothers William H. Mayes of Georgia, Patrick B. Mayes of Metairie, LA; his mother Susan Cook of Metairie, LA; his father William H. Mayes Sr. and stepmother Deborah Hoffman-Mayes of Kelly, LA. Keith was an honorably discharged Veteran of the United States Navy, and General manager of the West Monroe IHOP. He will be well and truly missed by all , for he brought joy to many Hearts. A Memorial Service will be held 11am Thursday April 19, 2012 at the Adams Cemetery at Kelly.