Leland “Lee” Brand Roussa

Leland “Lee” Brand Roussa, 46, of Gonzales, passed away on April 4, 2023. He was born on November 17, 1976 in Baton Rouge, LA. Leland, better known as Lee, loved spending time with his children outdoors. Some of his favorite pastimes were surf fishing in Grand Isle and collecting animals and bugs. When he wasn’t fishing, he was listening to a wide variety of music and cleaning his truck. Lee was a wealth of knowledge in many subjects, especially Entomology. He graduated from Southeastern , Louisiana University with a bachelor’s degree in Biology. Lee went on to work as a lab technician, then lead chemist for REG. Lee is survived by his sons, Mason, James, and Dillon Roussa of Baton Rouge; parents, Thomas Paul and Valeda Roussa; brother, Landon Roussa and wife, Misty; nephew, Jaxon Roussa; niece, Elliot Roussa; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, James S. Scott and Lillian DeLisle Scott, Dominick and Brunhill Roussa; aunt, Paulette R. Herbert; cousin, Blaine Roussa. Leland had such a big heart and will be remembered for his smile, laugh, and love for his family. A memorial service to celebrate Lee’s life will be held at a later date. Church Funeral Services of St. Amant entrusted with arrangements.

 

Missing You Always

“You never said I’m leaving.

You never said goodbye.

You were gone before we knew it.

And only God knows why.

In life I loved you dearly

In death I love you still.

In my heart I hold a place

That only you can fill.

It broke my heart to lose you.

But you didn’t go alone.

A part of me went with you.

The day God took you home.”