Jeffry Landry

Jeffry P. “Jeff” Landry, 55, a native of Nederland, Texas, passed away June 6, 2022, at Resolute Health Hospital of New Braunfels. He was born April 16, 1967, to Patricia and Joseph Landry.

Jeff graduated from Nederland High School in 1985. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Lamar University. He was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha where he received the Outstanding Service Award in 1987.

Jeff was a proud Eagle Scout and worked for the Boy Scouts of America at East Texas Area Council in Tyler, Texas; Three Rivers Council in Beaumont, Texas; Calcasieu Area Council in Lake Charles, Louisiana for several years; and then the New Orleans Area Council for five years. Jeff later moved to Houston, Texas and married his dream girl, Lisa “Dubba” Hanks. He worked as a DJ and MC for over thirty years as the owner of JPL Entertainment.

Jeff was an active member of Second Baptist Church, Cypress, Texas. In the community, he was a basketball coach at The Connection School and Committee Member of the Houston Livestock and Rodeo Show for Ticket Services and Gate Keepers.

Jeff continued his love for the outdoors throughout his life and inspired others to be by his side for the next adventure. He always enjoyed camping and fishing with his boys, friends, and family. He had an organized system for every aspect of his life and could always remember the names and faces of everyone he met throughout his career.

Jeff “DJ Grey” entertained us for over thirty years and always brought fun to the party. He helped us capture our special memories and enriched our lives immeasurably. He cherished his family and friends and beloved by all.

Jeff was the beloved husband of Lisa and loving father to Joshua and Jacob. He is also survived by his dear mother, Patricia; sisters, Jodie George and husband, John and Jennifer Hale and husband, Lyons; mother and father-in-law, Janel and Pete Hanks; brother-in-law, Scot Hanks and wife, Wendy; aunts and uncles, Richard Landry and wife, Cheryl; David Landry and wife, Nancy; and Teresa Landry; and many nieces and nephews, extended family members, and treasured colleagues and dearest friends.

He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph; grandmothers, Angelina Pampolina Landry Wratislaw and Eva Doyle; grandfathers, Stanley Luc Landry, Dempsie Wratislaw, and Julius Doyle; and uncle, Arthur Landry.

A gathering of Mr. Landry’s family and friends will be 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 16, 2022, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12^th Street, Nederland. His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 17, at Broussard’s, with his interment to follow at Gregory Cemetery, off Recreation Road 255 on the left of CR 3350, Colmesneil, Texas.

In honor of Jeff, you may visit http://alivingtribute.org to plant a tree in a United States National Forest and designate the forest for the tree planting location.