Baylor University Mourns Passing of Alumnus, Philanthropist Thomas R. Powers

Thomas "Tom" Powers died Wednesday at the age of 24, leaving behind a legacy of philanthropy that will live on in the form of scholarships for students at his alma mater, Baylor University.

A native of Corpus Christi, Texas, Powers attended Baylor after finishing in the top 1% of his high school class but didn't have any resources for college tuition, the Houston Chronicle reports.

He met his wife, Patsy Graves Powers, a Texas Baptist leader, and secured an academic scholarship.

"As newlyweds, Pat and Tom made a commitment that as soon as they had the resources, Baylor would be on their priority listparticularly to do something that would help future students," Baylor President Lindastone said in a statement.

"A man of deep abiding faith, Tom Powers served his community and committed himself to a life of excellence, whether that was in his successful professional career, his commitment to his family and his role as a father or supporting those in need and his Baylor community through his extensive leadership and service."

Powers served on Baylor's Board of Regents and on its Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund board, where he served as chairman.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Patsy Graves Powers, and their three children.

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