Nationwide — Alvin Mayweather, an 86-year-old African American man from Shreveport, Louisiana, sadly passed away from carbon monoxide poisoning during a winter storm, authorities said. He was found in his home with at least one of his pets early Monday morning.
Mayweather’s nephew, Rodrick Davis, discovered his uncle around 4:45 a.m. after repeated calls went unanswered. “I called him like three times, 4 o’clock this morning, and no answer. So my brother-in-law and I had gone up and said, ‘Let’s go check on him,’” Davis told WLBT.
Authorities said Mayweather had been using a generator in his garage to get through the winter storm. Unfortunately, it was too close to the house, which led to a dangerous buildup of carbon monoxide. Davis said finding his uncle was shocking.
“I was really puzzled at that moment. I didn’t know what had happened because, like I said, I was stunned in disbelief,” he said.
Family remember Mayweather as a devoted member of Mary Evergreen Baptist Church. He sang in the male chorus, taught Sunday school, and was deeply respected in the community. “He sings really well. He prays well… He’s just very popular in our area,” Davis said.
Mayweather was married and had twin daughters. He was just weeks away from turning 87 years old, leaving behind family and friends who cherished his faith and presence in the community.