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November 26, 1946 ~ September 15, 2018
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 17, at Gueydan First Baptist Church honoring the life of Floyd Saltzman Jr., 71, who died Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Pastor Troy Duhon officiating the services.
Serving as pallbearers were Corey Belaire, Jordan Saltzman, Hunter Saltzman, Andy Saltzman, Jr., Randy Primeaux, Paul Meaux and Leo “Scooter” Blackmer.
Floyd was born and raised in Crowley. He lived in Gueydan for 50 years and was a resident of Lake Charles for the past three years.
Floyd served in the United States Navy. He then went to work for Southern Pacific Railroad where he was a bridge and building supervisor, retiring after 26 years.
Throughout his life Floyd had a love for camping, fishing, hunting, and listening to George Jones. He also enjoyed reminiscing with his railroad buddies, but most of all he loved spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Louella Broussard Saltzman of Lake Charles; two sons, Floyd Saltzman III and wife Sharon of Lake Charles and Andy Saltzman and wife Amanda of Lake Charles; two daughters, Donna and husband Kevin Belaire of Hayes and Audrey and husband J.W. Primeaux of Lyons Point; 14 grandchildren, Jordan Saltzman, Hunter Saltzman, Sydney Saltzman, Reagan Saltzman, Anna Leigh Saltzman, Andy Saltzman Jr., Ashley Belaire, Corey Belaire, Joey Primeaux, Shannen Primeaux, Allyson Primeaux, Randy Primeaux, Blaire Champagne and Payton Champagne; and three great-grandchildren, Grace Belaire, Mason Belaire, and Genevieve Primeaux.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd Saltzman Sr. and the former Annie Mae Menard.
The family requested visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan, 311 Fourth St., on Sunday, Sept. 16, from 3 p.m. until the procession departs for the church. A rosary was prayed Sunday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m.
All funeral arrangements were conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Gueydan, (337) 536-6124 [Service Information 225-5276]. Condolences may be sent to the Saltzman family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.

Dexter Faulk is formally announcing his candidacy for the office of Chief of Police in the Nov. 6 elections.
His announcement follows:
“My name is Dexter Faulk and I am a candidate for chief of police in Crowley. Anyone that would like to speak to me or meet with me can contact me either by phone at (337) 581-7964 or by email at dexterfaulkforchief@yahoo.com
“I was born and raised here in Crowley, I am a lifelong resident with no plans to live anywhere else. I graduated with an Equivalency Diploma from Crowley High School in 1989 and joined the Crowley Police Reserve in 1990, becoming a full-time officer in 1991.
“I have 18 years of local law enforcement with the Crowley Police Department, achieving the rank of captain and overseeing the police department’s Patrol Division.
“While at the Crowley Police Department, I was chosen to be the first K9 Officer for the department. I was also one of the original members of Crowley’s first Special Response Team, trained and certified as a SWAT operator.
“After leaving the department, I have had the pleasure to work for companies assisting the United States Army and the United States Department of State. For the last seven years I have been trained in overseas security, including force protection as well as site (U.S. Embassy, Baghdad, Iraq) and asset protection.
“This work will only help and give me an understanding of what is expected of the position of chief of police for the city of Crowley.
“I am experienced in cultural diversity, as I have lived and worked alongside people from many different countries for extended periods of time.
“If elected, I will update the training program for new officers to include more community policing.
“I believe Crowley is still small enough a town to have a police department and community working together to make the difference everyone is looking for. I will be the working chief needed to make that difference.
“In closing, I would like to say that I believe if a question is asked, there should be an honest answer. it will not always be the answer everyone wants to hear, but it will be honest. If I do not know the answer, I am not afraid to say so and ask someone who can answer.
“I am not a politician, I am a police officer. I believe I have the dedication and experience working with the people of the city to provide fair and impartial policing to everyone.”