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Donald Landry Obituary

Donald H. Landry, longtime resident of Baton Rouge and native of Morganza, passed away at his home on Friday, July 24, 2015 at the age of 74. Don proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean and Vietnam Wars and was retired due to injuries incurred during active duty. He was currently active in the follow organizations: The Military Order of the Purple Heart, Acacia Shrine Temple, Central Masonic Lodge #442, BR High 12 Club, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Underage Military Service, Bee Patrol, Americal Division Association, and Big Bad Bravo. Don was survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Betty B. Landry; children, Robin J.M. Landry and Tina A. Landry; close family friend, Amanda Good; step-daughters, Cheryl Bosarge, Terri B. Fitzgerald and Lisa Bosarge; brother, Simon J. Landry and wife Laura; granddaughter, Lauren J. Conner; grandson, Daniel J. Watson; and first wife and mother of his children, Betty (Jane) Vosburg Landry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence P. Landry and Esma Comeaux Landry; daughter, Lisa L. Watson; and step-son, Ricky Bosarge. Visitation will be held at Greenoaks Funeral Home on Monday, July 27, 2015 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue at the funeral home on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 from 8:30 am until the Masonic Service at 9:30 am immediately followed by the Funeral Service. A graveside service with military honors will follow at 11:00 am at the Louisiana National Cemetery in Zachary. A reception will be held after the graveside service at the Greenoaks Reception Center from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Military Order of the Purple Heart at www.purpleheart.org, or the Acacia Shrine Center at 7991 S. Commerce Ave. Baton Rouge, LA 70815-8029. Online condolences are welcomed at www.greenoaksfunerals.com.

Published by The Advocate from Jul. 25 to Jul. 28, 2015.
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Betty, we are so vey sorry for the loss of Donald. We will certainly miss seeing his smile at the dances. We sincerely hope that the comfort you receive from family and friends will help you to adjust to such a big loss.
May God comfort you through this time of sorrow.
Wil and Pat Melancon

Pat & Wil Melancon

August 4, 2015

To all of Don's Family,I'm so sorry for your loss. I know first hand how it can effect you. Love from one of the Big Bad Bravo Babes. Vertie

Vertie Smith

July 31, 2015

Betty & Family, Our sincere sympathy in the loss of Donald. We will miss his special smile. May God give you a comfort and peace in the days to come. Raymond and Shirley Bourgeois

July 29, 2015

Betty, our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Just met Donald a few times but know how much you will miss him.
Your traveling friends, Dave & Connie Boudreaux

July 28, 2015

I wish to extend my condolences to the entire family. Mr. Don was one of the kindest people to be around.

Virginia Butitta

July 27, 2015

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Wayne McDaniel

July 27, 2015

My deepest sympathy to Betty and Don's family. We will all miss Don's
warm caring presence at the T dance and the V F W.

Gerri Cornett

Gerri Cornett

July 27, 2015

The lost of Don was a shocking and tremendous lost to all who had him in their lives, we will miss him at the dances and VA. He always approached you with a big smile that surely made you smile or laugh. So sorry for the Family our condolences. Myra and Tunny Gautreau

Myra and Tunny Gautreau

July 27, 2015

We will miss you Mr. Don at the VFW. We said a silent prayer for you on Sunday. You and Betty were so much fun. Betty you and the family are in our prayers.

Pam Causey

July 27, 2015

R I P John Johnson VUMS

July 27, 2015

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Donald's family. The short time I got to know Donald gives me many fond memories of many talks that we had during some trying times. You are all in our prayers and thoughts. We pray that you (Betty) will find the courage and the strength to get through these very difficult times. God bless you all. Richard Ory and Judy Harrell

Richard Ory

July 26, 2015

Don was a great member of organization and served as Louisiana State Commander. He was well thought of by all the members and we shall miss him. RIP Don, We'll take it from here. God Bless the family.
John Henson, National Commander
Veterans of Underage Military Service

John Henson

July 26, 2015

PDC Don, all of us at DAV will miss you being a part of our lives. I know I will personally miss seeing your and Ms. Betty smiling faces at our Conventions and having a fellow Baton Rougean to complain about LSU with. It's hard to lose one of the "good guys". May God be with you and yours.
Pat M. Reeves, Admin. Asst., Disabled American Veterans, Dept. of LA

Pat Reeves

July 26, 2015

I will sure miss u "DAD"...U were a strong father figure in my life and I RESPECTED N LOVED U VERY MUCH...ESPECIALLY FOR THE WAY U DIDNT SWEAT THE. SMALL STUFF and HOW U LIVED LIFE TO THE FULLEST, NO MATTER WAT HEALTH ISSUES CAME UR WAY...U HAVE HELPED ME OVER COME MORE OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE THAN U WILL EVER KNOW....R.I.P.DAD, UR ADOPTED SON LOVED U!!!!

bobby crafton

July 26, 2015

Betty, I was saddened to hear the news of Don's passing. He was certainly a good man. My prayers are with you and your family.

Johnny (VFW) Herring

July 26, 2015

Terri Fitzgerald

July 26, 2015

Rest in peace.

Richard OBrien

July 26, 2015

So sorry for your loss prayers for the family.

Mary Ann Turner

July 26, 2015

Robin and Betty. I am so very sorry in the loss of Don. Please know we will remember you as you go through the days to come. Keep your eyes on God. His grace will see you through. Louanne Hedrick Hill

Louanne Hill

July 25, 2015

Don, you are a very fine Patriot, We will miss you. Your service to our country is a credit to you and your family. The life long work and service that you gave to those who are less fortunate is what life is all about. Your friends in the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 177

Bob Schilling

July 25, 2015

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