John "Nolan" Landry Sr.

1930 ∼ 2020

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John “Nolan” Landry, Sr. of Nederland passed away on October 8,2020. Born on August 10, 1930 in Port Arthur, Texas to Nellie and Dewey Landry. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1949, earning “Letters” in football, basketball, baseball, track and acquiring the nickname “CRAZYLEGS”. He attended Mississippi Southern University and Stephen F Austin University on football scholarships. Nolan served in the United States Airforce during the Korean Conflict. He graduated from Lamar University in 1957, BBA in Business. He retired from Chevron Oil in 1986, as Senior Computer Analyst.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Joyce; sisters Peggy Chesson and husband James and Mary Lois Landry; and brother Raymond Landry and wife Joan.

Nolan is survived by daughters Debbie Elliott and husband Keith of Fannett, Sandra Morgan and Bob of Nederland, Becky Carrabine and husband Keith of Austin, Wendy Spacek and husband Randy of Fannett and son John N. Landry, Jr. and wife Lisa of Katy. There are several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He so enjoyed family gatherings with guitar playing and sing-a-longs.

He was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church of Nederland.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Nederland on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

Due to Coronavirus-19 we request that friends and relatives practice social distancing while attending Nolan’s service. All guests are required to wear a face mask before entering St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church.

In lieu of flowers make donations to St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Nederland Music Ministry.

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Joann Rutledge October 17, 2020

When I worked out at the plant he would always be so sweet with a good morning or good afternoon. Always had a big smile on his face. This is so sad. Praying for his family.

Jerry Miller October 14, 2020

To Debbie and Keith, Wendy and Randy, and all of Nolan's family, I send my heartfelt sympathy. Your dad was always such a nice guy and so pleasant to be with. I always remember him as usually quiet, but that could be because most of our interactions also included Peggy, Jimmy, and that part of the family! I hope he is reunited with your mom and you find some solace in knowing how he is highly thought of by many people. God bless all of you. Jerry Miller

Jada Cooper October 13, 2020

I am so sorry for your loss....I know from Wendy how much he was loved and how he loved his family! And I saw on Facebook what a good singer he was...I didn’t know him, but from all accounts he seemed to be an absolutely precious soul! :heart:

Melancon'S Funeral Home October 13, 2020

Melancon's Funeral Home created a Tribute Video in memory of John "Nolan" Landry Sr.

Betty Jean Lough October 13, 2020

Oh, so sorry to hear of Nolan’s passing but he & Joyce are dancing in Heaven. I loved them both & they are my Long Time Friends! We traveled the roads on buses & trains for our T J High School football games & as Couples we enjoyed many, many games of Mexican Train with much Joy & Laughters! Nolan kept his Sense of Humor till the end! I will remember you always with love! Praying for the family during this time of grief!