Thomas Warren Founds, age 35, passed away on May 18, 2018 at home surrounded by his family who loved him dearly. Thomas was born on September 2, 1982 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Geoffrey and Betty (Odenwald) Founds.
He graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School in 2000. Thomas pursued a degree in Pharmacy at ULM and as prerequisite, he majored in Chemistry at LSU. His scholarly achievements placed him consistently on the Deans list.
Thomas was a serious person, yet a fun loving and loyal gentleman with a dry sense of humor. He was a good friend to all.
In 2003 he sustained a Traumatic Brain Injury in a car accident. Over the subsequent 15 years he was lovingly cared for by an incredible team of caregivers who attended to his every need. Susan Hill has been a wonderful friend to Thomas providing Physical Therapy every Tuesday and Thursday since his accident.
The Founds family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to his caregivers over the years. Leslie Zacarias, Gloria Figueroa, Victoria Shyripa, Sury Figueroa and his cousin,
Robbie Corrigan.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; Ward F.J. Odenwald Jr. & Ruth Thomas Odenwald, his brother Christian Founds; his paternal grandparents,
Dr. Warren Leslie Founds & Mary Elizabeth Houpt Founds.
Thomas is survived by his his parents, Betty and Geoffrey Founds; his brother William Read Founds (Rebekah Gastinel Founds); nephew, River Founds and niece, Amelie Founds. He is also survived by loving Aunts and Uncles; Kay Odenwald, Ward F.J. Odenwald lll (Arlene), Janice Sue Arthur (Robert), Dr. Gregory Peter Founds (Pam), Warren Leslie Founds lll (Ann), Peter Read Founds (Cindy), Elizabeth Ann Dowden (Don), Mary Lou Baughman (Chris),
and countless cousins.
A memorial service will be held in the near future. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Brain Injury Association of Louisiana or St Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church.
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