Thomas Landry was born March 30, 1940 in Loreauville, LA to Alcide Landry and Zeolide Marie Melancon Landry. On September 13, 1961, he married Patsy Guidry in Catahoula, LA. They moved to Marshall in 2011. On October 5, 2014, Patsy preceded him in death. Thomas loved sitting on the back porch watching the flowers grow that his wife had planted. He also loved calling and talking to family and friends and spending time with his grandkids. When he had time, Thomas enjoyed fishing local lakes. Thomas passed away August 29, 2017 at the age of 77.

Surviving Thomas are children, Vicki Guidry and husband Mahlon Guidry, Gary Landry and wife, Marva Landry, Ellie Webb and husband, Chris Webb, and David Landry and wife Sylvia Landry; 20 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren and one brother, Kernice Landry and wife Pat of Lumberton, TX.