Former Sebring Camp Song Evangelist Tom Kildow passed away Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, of an anuerysm near his heart, at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Florida. He was born May 11, 1935, in Bethesda, OH, a son of Walter and Marjorie Kildow, and was a graduate of Bethesda High School. He is survived by his wife, Lois.
In his later years, Tom was an Associate member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Largo, Florida, and served in lay visitation as a Stephen Minister. A viewing was held Tuesday, Sept. 9th, at 10 am, with a church service at 11:30 am, St. Paul United Methodist Church in Largo. Interment was at Washington Cemetery, Washington, PA.
Tom served as a song evangelist at Sebring Camp, perhaps half a dozen times in the 70's, 80's, and 90's. He served the Lord in many camps and churches for nearly 30 years. He will be best remembered for his big voice, big laugh, and tender spirit.
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Chuck, Thanks for posting the information about Tom's passing.
I first met Tom in the early 1970s when I was still in High School. He often sang at our church (Thoburn UMC in St. Clairsville, Ohio (http://www.thoburnumc.org) for revivals and special occasions. I too can remember a big smile and a man who exuded the joy of the Lord. May the Lord raise up more like Tom.
Tom and Lois were a great inspiration to us over the years. We met many new friends through them and traveled to "new" camps for us, if Tom and Lois were to be there. His great laugh and joyous outlook on life will always be remembered. Tom knew that Bob loved the song "He's Still Workin' on Me" so if we went to hear them, they almost always sang that song and dedicated it to Bob. They had to locate the song and sang all the verses in their rendition. Heaven will be that much brighter with Tom singing and praising His Lord! Esther Blanks
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