Benjamin Thomas Sr. Obituary
The passing of Benjamin Thomas Sr. (Laplace, Louisiana) occurred on July 9, 2026. Benjamin, born on June 29, 1941, shared life with family, friends, and community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Benjamin Thomas Sr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Freddie Thomas and Dorothy Stokes Thomas; his son Javon Thomas; and his siblings, Kear Thomas, Bernel Thomas, Sr., Leroy Thomas and Patricia Thomas.
He is survived by: his wife Elizabeth Perrilloux Thomas; his children, Gailyn Thomas, Benjamin Thomas, II (Tahtia), Lurdria Winchester (David), Ray Francois, Jackie Williams, Phyllis Lipps, Tanisha Francois, Alicia Jack, Reuben Francois (Carli) and Leslie Preston (Barron); and his brothers, Jefferson Craig Thomas (Shirley) and Calvin Thomas. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
