JOHN JOSEPH LANDRY, SR.
March 11, 1937 — February 27, 2023
John Joseph Landry, Sr., 85, native of Bayou L’Ourse and resident of Morgan City, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, at Terrebonne General Medical Center in Houma surrounded by his loving family. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morgan City.
John was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He was affectionately known to many as “Uncle Buck.” He loved his family dearly and gave of himself to his community and all who had the privilege of knowing him. His great sense of humor and generous and loving soul will remain in the hearts and minds of all who knew him along with each life that he touched in his own special way. All those who knew him loved him. His compassion, gentle spirit and kindness touched the lives of so many. John loved to fish with family and friends then host a fish fry for everyone.
He was the founder of Gulfland Office Supplies, Inc. in 1967 and owned and operated that family business for 34 years.
He was the son of the late John L. Landry and Levie Theriot Landry. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Lynn Berniard Landry of Morgan City, to whom he was married for 47 years. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Cyrus, Sr., Bernie and Lloyd Landry and sister, Leona L. Deroche, nephews, Bruce, Bernard and Cyrus, Jr. and niece, Helen. Also preceding John in death was our little angel, granddaughter Jordan Elizabeth.
He is survived by his children, Rene’ and partner, John C. LeBlanc, Jr. of Baton Rouge, Paul and wife Kimberly L. Landry, John, Jr. and wife Loretta A. Landry, and Adrianne Landry Henry, all of Morgan City. Special recognition goes to Adrianne, who provided loving care for him in his final few years. He is also survived by his very special friend, Nedra Tabor. John is also survived by his grandchildren, Tony, Nichole, Jessica, Alyssa, Danielle, John Christopher, Paul, Jr. and Gregory along with his great-grandchildren, Landry, Ella, Smith, Evie, Henry and Layla Lynn. Also surviving him is his sister-in-law, Ann Gill of San Clemente, California and her children along with several other nieces and nephews.
The family received visitors from 6-9 p.m., Thursday, March 2 at Twin City Funeral Home in Morgan City. Visitation resumed from 8-11:00 a.m. Friday, March 3 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with mass at 11:00 a.m. conducted by Father Brett Lapeyrouse. A Christian burial followed at the Morgan City Mausoleum.
Pallbearers to serve were Tony Malbrough, Paul Landry, Jr., Gregory Landry, John Christopher Henry, Michael Landry and Arthur Lee Mayers. The family also acknowledges his many close friends (far too many to list here) to be honorary pallbearers who will assist in carrying him to heaven.'
In lieu of flowers, your sentiments may also be expressed by donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or a charity of your choice.