Thomas Jefferson Mims, Jr. passed away at home in the early morning hours of April 27th from complications after a valiant battle with multiple illnesses, with his wife, Andi, by his side.
Born on November 7, 1945, Tom was raised in Shreveport, Louisiana where he eventually met his sweetheart, Andi. He followed her to Utah where he earned his bachelor’s degree from The University of Utah, and subsequently returned to Louisiana for medical school at LSU Medical School. His internship at UC Davis took their young family to Sacramento, California, where he then began his Neurosurgery residency. Ultimately, their family relocated to Houston in order to complete his residency at Baylor College of Medicine. He spent over 30 years as a respected Neurosurgeon in Houston after spending a brief period of his career practicing in Salt Lake City, Utah. Always a caring physician, he frequently made house calls when his patients were too ill to travel.
In addition to his medical career, his passion outside of healthcare included his family and his church service. He joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints shortly before his marriage and found peace and comfort knowing he was sealed to his family in the Salt Lake City Temple. As an adult he dedicated many years serving his church in various capacities including Sunday School teacher and later as a Bishop to his local congregation. His life experiences and service to others taught him to be particularly fond of the scripture found in Isaiah 1:18, “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as sow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.”
He had a public reputation as a kind, generous, compassionate and wise man. A vocal patriot and history buff, he developed a particular fondness for our founding fathers and the constitution. Always patriotic, Tommy was a proud Eagle Scout and Order of the Arrow member.
In his private time, his individual pursuits allowed him to express his creativity. He had a particular fondness for the arts and music, and many of his personal paintings were displayed throughout their home. A proud husband, father, grandparent, uncle and friend, he relished opportunities to give and serve others the most.
He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Thomas Jefferson Mims Sr. and Lucy Elizabeth (Eanes) Mims, and his sister, Jan Farmer.
Survivors include his wife of nearly 54 years, Andrea Lynn (Nielsen) Mims; children, Ashley Mims and husband, Chuck Ivy; Jeff Mims and wife, Melanie; grandchildren, Carson, London, Lillian, Ava, Xander, Lucas, Travis and Bodhi; nephew, Michael Farmer and niece, Melissa Farmer; though not linked by blood, Tommy’s brother by heart and spirit and best friend, Leonard Jay Goltzman; and numerous other dear relatives and cherished loved ones.
Visitation: 6-8 pm Friday, April 30th at Forest Park Funeral Home, 12800 Westheimer Road in Houston
Funeral Service: 10 am, May 1st at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 3450 S Dairy Ashford Road, in Houston.
Zoom Link to the funeral service at 10:00am: https://zoom.us/j/93975308396
Burial Service: Tom will be laid to rest near loved ones at a private service on Sunday, May 2nd in Shreveport, Louisiana.
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