Landry Borne Obituary (1952 - 2026)

Landry Louis “Zeke” Borne passed away unexpectedly on March 4, 2026, at Chateau St. James Rehabilitation Center in Lutcher, Louisiana, at the age of seventy-three. He was born on October 11, 1952, to the Late Albert Joseph Borne Sr. and Ethel Barre Borne. The youngest son in a family of ten children. Landry was a lifelong resident of Edgard, Louisiana. He was baptized at St John the Baptist Catholic Church in Edgard, where he was also a member. Landry attended Second Ward Elementary and Second Ward High School. Landry worked for Zapp’s and Monsanto. He served as crew member for the Edgard/LaPlace Ferry with the State of Louisiana and later worked for St. John the Baptist Parish as an operator for seventeen years, retiring in 2017. On June 6, 2012, Landry was united in holy matrimony to Darlene Edwards Borne in a private ceremony, following more than forty years of companionship and fourteen years of marriage. Together, they shared seven children, from this union were Trafton Sr., Tanecia, Trenecia and Latrell. Heather, Darrell, the late Landry Jr. and Mark (Shannon) were from pervious unions. Landry took immense pride in being a devoted and loving father to all his children and grandchildren. Affectionately known as “Zeke” or “Godman,” Landry was known for his candid nature, generous spirit, and outgoing personality. He was well respected within the community and always willing to help others. He had a passion for cooking, especially frying chicken and fish and took pride in his ability to prepare a good pot of turkey necks. After retirement, he established a lawn care business, where he found joy in maintaining and caring for others’ properties. Landry leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved wife, Darlene Edwards Borne, his daughters. Tanecia, Trenecia and Heather Edwards; his sons, Mark (Shannon) Bradley, Darrell, Latrell and Trafton Sr. Edwards; his Sisters Belinda Nevers, Sally (Warren) Becnel and Clara Thompson; his only living brother, Dennis (Alethea) Borne. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Kailie, Tai ’Lyn, Tai’Vyn, Razan, Za’Vi, Za’yani, Kaiden, Madison, Mariah, Trafton Jr., Anna, Mahala, Ava, Autum, Tori, Marques, Dazyri, Dakyri, Darrell Edwards, Kailon and Darrell Malone; his sister-in-law Kimberly (Ramon) Colman; his brothers in law Anthony Cannon, Donald (Deshawn) Edwards, Craig (Joyce) Edwards, Shannon, Gerald and Robin Edwards; his great grandson, Bryden Faulk; his goddaughter Michon Colman; and a host of nieces, nephews, family members and friends. Landry was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Joseph Borne Sr. and Ethel Barre Borne; his son Landry Jr.; his brothers Daniel Borne, Albert Borne Jr., Donald Borne; his sisters Elizabeth Lawson, Ruby Boudin; his granddaughter, Tramiya Keller; his sister-in-law, Ganelda Edwards Cannon; his brothers-in-law, Ricky Nevers, Jerry Edwards, Wendell Thompson, Barron Becnel; and his best friend Fedorall Lumar. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 13, 2026 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 2349 Hwy. 18, Edgard, LA 70049; visitation 8am to 10am followed by the Mass for 10am. Interment St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Cemetery. Professional care and services entrusted to Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E. Airline Hwy., Gramercy, LA 70052. "When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a TREASURE"