Philo Landry

1958 - 2019

Philo Landry obituary, 1958-2019, Baker, LA

BORN

1958

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Rabenhorst Funeral Home & Crematory East

11000 Florida Boulevard

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Philo Landry Obituary

Philo Landry, age 61, entered his heavenly home to be with our Lord on May 14, 2019. He was born in Baton Rouge, LA on March 11, 1958. Philo was a 1976 graduate of Glen Oaks High School and a resident of Baker, LA. First and foremost, Philo will be lovingly remembered for his faith and his love and devotion for his family. At the tender age of fourteen, he fell in love with the girl who would become his wife of 41 years. Philo enjoyed fishing and watching his children and grandchildren participate in sports. He treasured every moment spent with family. He is survived by his wife, Leslie Spiller Landry of Baker; children, Gene Landry and wife Alison of Baton Rouge, April Pitre and husband Brian of Walker, LA, Todd Landry and wife Stephanie of Central, LA, and Aaron Landry and wife Emily of Central; grandchildren, John Landry, Evan Landry, Alexis Pitre, Brynlee Pitre, Gavin Landry, Cameron Landry, Harper Landry, Troy Landry, and Luke Landry; parents, John "Jimmy" and Elaine Landry of Kaplan, LA; siblings, Deidra Perkins of Slaughter, LA, Diana Little of Zachary, LA, Robert Landry of Hurst, TX, Edress Landry of Baker, Daphne LeMaire of Kaplan, and Terry Self of Kaplan; and numerous nieces, nephews, god-children, and many lifelong friends. Pallbearers will be Gene Landry, Todd Landry, Aaron Landry, John Landry, Evan Landry, and Robert Landry. Honorary pallbearers are Gavin Landry and Brian Pitre. Visitation will be at St. Isidore the Farmer Catholic Church, 5657 Thomas Road, Baton Rouge, on Friday, May 17, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00, celebrated by Fr. Frank Bass. Interment will follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Published by The Advocate from May 16 to May 17, 2019.
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Rest in peace my friend Jimmy Thibodeaux

Jimmy Thibodeaux

May 10, 2023

I'm very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort from God during this difficult time. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17

May 22, 2019

Leslie and family...Vic and I are so, so sorry to hear about Philo. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers

Cindy Todd

May 21, 2019

Leslie - Debbie and I are so sorry for your loss. Philo was a great friend and I know he will be missed by many. You and yours are in our thoughts and prayers.

Michael Castilaw

May 17, 2019

May God bless you Leslie and all of your family with His loving care as you say "We'll meet again". True love is forever and everyone knows you both had that forever true love! Praying you feel God's presence during this time and treasure all those happy memories.

Linda (Dillon) LaCombe

May 17, 2019

I am so sorry to hear about Philo. Prayers for Leslie and the whole family. Went to school with Philo and Leslie. Haven't seen either since we graduated. May God comfort each of your hearts at this time.

Theresa Fussell Dove

May 17, 2019

Leslie and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. So very sorry for your loss.

Charlotte Lemmer Couvillon

May 17, 2019

Thoughts and prayers are with the family God bless

Jimmy Thibodeaux

May 17, 2019

Rest in peace, old friend. You left us way too soon. I know there's acreage and a big, stocked lake for you in Heaven. You will be dearly missed.
Take it easy, buddy.

Danny Broome

May 17, 2019

We are so sorry about your loss. So many memories in our youth of you two and the kids....you both will forever be in our hearts

Mike and judy Goutreaux

May 16, 2019

So sorry to hear about Philo. The entire family is in my thoughts and prayers

Donna Norder Breaux

May 16, 2019

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May

17

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Isidore the Farmer Catholic Church

5657 Thomas Road, Baton Rouge, LA

May

17

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Isidore the Farmer Catholic Church

5657 Thomas Road, Baton Rouge, LA

Funeral services provided by:

Rabenhorst Funeral Home & Crematory East

11000 Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70815

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