Louis A. Landry, 88, of Beaumont, died Wednesday, March 11, 2009 after a brief illness.
Mr. Landry, a native of Crowley, Louisiana, was a longtime resident of Beaumont before moving to Austin late last year. He worked for the United States Department of Agriculture, managing the Beaumont grain division office. Upon retirement, he enjoyed promoting the artwork of his wife, Lois, spending time with his grandchildren, and helping elderly family and neighbors.
He is survived by his daughters, Jeanne Landry Chaltain and her husband, Christopher, of Austin, and Nancy Landry Dickey and her husband Joseph of Beaumont; four grandchildren, Jonathan Chaltain and Matthew Chaltain, both of Austin, Jake Yentzen of Beaumont, and Ashley Yentzen Glenn and her husband, Cody, of Port Neches; his sister, Paula Landry Dronet of Lafayette, Louisiana; and his brother, John T. Landry of Abbeville, Louisiana.
Mr. Landry’s wife, Lois Bachelot Landry, his father, Bennett Landry Sr., his mother, Leonie Lormand Landry; and his brother, Bennett Landry Jr. preceded him in death.
A gathering of his family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary recited at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2009 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 1:00 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 2009 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Crowley with Reverend Gary Schexnayder, officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Gessey-Ferguson Funeral Home in Crowley, Louisiana. A gathering of his family and friends will begin at 9:00 a.m. Sunday morning prior to his service.
