Louis move to Houston at the age of 18. Louis worked for Stetson Upholstery until he retired. After retirement he open his own business and was self- employed for 30 years.
Louis attended St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Louis was also a member of the 55 Plus of St. Francis.
Louis had three children. Lawrence Thomas (preceded him in death), Rosalind Thomas, and Barbara Thomas. Louis later met Isabella Stewart, and in 1955, they were married. They were married for 66 years. They had two children Beverly Thomas Johnson and Louis Thomas Jr. In addition, God blessed him with five grandchildren, Crystal Johnson Smith (Mavrick Sr.), Kimberly Johnson, Lawrence Thomas (Wendi), Danita Thomas and John Thomas. He was also blessed with four great-grandchildren, Jalissa Smith, Erica Young, Blue Diamond Thomas and Samone Thomas.
Louis loved all his nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Arthur and Argentine Thomas; his brother Clarence Thomas, and his three sisters, Anne Bell Thomas Lane, Henrietta Thomas Chambers (Lester) and Lercy Thomas Berry.
