LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Wayne McElveen, former Calcasieu Parish Sheriff and Ward Three City Marshal, passed away this morning at the age of 87, according to Johnson Funeral Home.

McElveen served as sheriff from 1980 to 2000, and as City Marshal from 1972 to 1980.

Funeral services will take place at 2 p.m. Dec. 13 at Trinity Baptist Church’s North Venue. Visitation will be held at the church the day before from 4 to 8 p.m.

Earlier this year, CPSO renamed the Calcasieu Sheriff’s Prison to the Sheriff Wayne McElveen Prison.

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