Brandt "Shorty" Terro

Leroy—Roger Brandt Terro, known by most as “Shorty,” passed away peacefully at his residence on May 23, 2024, at the age of 75, surrounded by his beloved family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, May 27, 2024 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Leroy honoring his life. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services. Readers for the service will be Karla Leger - Canada and Trisha Marks, and gift bearers will be Lanie Boullion, Olivia Terro, and Emily Terro. Pallbearers will be Coy Terro, Ty Lege, Kevin Lege, Glenn Jumonville, Chad Landry, and Slade Boullion. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Gaspard, Marty Gaspard, and Martin Gaspard.

Visiting hours will be observed at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church on Monday, May 27, 2024 from 10:00 AM until the services begin at 3:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 2:00 PM.

Shorty dedicated much of his life to the oil industry, where through his exceptional work ethic he rose from a roustabout to a superintendent, culminating in a distinguished 43-year career. He retired as a Superintendent with Nabors Offshore in 2012. He also served in the Navy Reserves.

After retiring, Shorty embraced his love for the outdoors and pursued various hobbies with great passion. He spent many joyful hours skeet shooting, hunting, and fishing at the Mequin Camp. He found joy in tending to his vegetable garden, fruit trees, and crawfish pond. An avid reader, Shorty had an extensive collection of Western books that he cherished deeply.

Shorty also loved playing cards and was known for his fiercely competitive spirit in games of Poker and Euchre. Friends and family who shared a card table with him knew that he played to win and was quick to call out any bad plays, making each game an unforgettable experience.

Shorty is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Stella Leger Terro; his daughters Sonya Terro Jumonville and her husband Glenn of Lafayette, LA, and Shawn Terro Lege and her husband Kevin of Kaplan, LA; his son Cory Terro and his wife Wendi of Kaplan, LA; and his five grandchildren, who lovingly called him “Pops”: Lanie Lege Boullion and her husband Slade of Kaplan, LA, Ty Lege of Kaplan, LA, and Olivia, Emily, and Coy Terro, all of Kaplan, LA. He is also survived by his step-grandchild Brittany Jumonville and her fiancé Eric of Prairieville, LA, and his great-grandchildren Rori Kate Boullion and Hallie Boullion. Shorty is also remembered by his sisters Ramona Besse of Rayne, LA, and Robin Terro of Judice, LA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus and Mary DuPont Terro, and his sister, Deanna Landry.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Acadiana, specifically nurse Megan Trahan, for her dedicated care.

Shorty's legacy of hard work, passion, and love for his family and friends will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him.