Louis was a career senior non-commissioned officer in the Air Force, a Master Parachutist and a veteran of the Vietnam War. His decorations include the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device and bronze oak leaf cluster, Air medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Purple Heart, Navy Presidential Unit Citation, Air Force Good Conduct Medal cluster with bronze oak leaf cluster, National Defense Service Medal with bronze oak leaf cluster, Vietnam Service Medal with 3 bronze service stars, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award with 3 Bronze oak leaf clusters, United States Air Force Non-Commissioned Office Academy Graduate Ribbon, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
He is survived by his wife Maxine and children Sandra, Stan and Rebecca, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home in Pflugerville, Texas on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 p.m. The graveside service will be at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas on December 7, 2017 from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.