Vernon Eric Landry Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Vernon, age 79, passed away Friday, June 12, 2020. He was a native of Killian, LA. and longtime resident of Albany, LA. Vernon supported his family while working with the Exxon Corporation for many years and he ultimately retired in 1999 as a Process Supervisor. When he wasn’t working, often times his first option was going to the hunting camp. Between hunting and fishing trips, there would be LSU sports of all sorts to watch. Vernon loved his Tigers. His nicknames included ‘Bitsy’, ‘Bellpepper’ and ‘Flash’, which shows that Vernon enjoyed having tons of fun. He was an excellent dancer, jokester, and often the lead comedian in any setting. Vernon’s family always came first. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grand father, brother, and uncle. Vernon is already dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Vernon is survived by his daughters, Lynn Groff (David), Brigette Pedersen (Wallace); sons, Luke Landry (Laurie), Curtis Landry (Mel); grandchildren, Gabe, Randy, Daniel, Chase, Brennen, Tyra, Blake, Nick, Charlotte, Jessica, Joseph, Lauren; Fourteen great-grandchildren; brothers, Mardis Landry, Roy Paul Landry, and Jerry Landry; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Vernon is preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Dorothy Landry, Sr.; and sister, Lynette Pfiffner. In lieu of flowers, family requests that donation please be made to St. Margaret Queen of Scotland Catholic Church in Albany. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson, Hammond, on Monday, June 15, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2020 a Funeral Mass will take place at St. Margaret Catholic Church starting at 10:00 a.m. with interment to follow in the Church Cemetery. Fr. Brad will officiate.

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Vernon Eric Landry Jr.

August 20, 1940 - June 12, 2020