Cecil Todd

(From Stumpff Funeral Home)

After a brave battle with a rare heart disease, Cecil Wayne Todd, 56, resident of Kimberling City MO, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 at Cox Hospital, Branson MO.

Cecil Wayne was born on April 10, 1964 in McAlester OK to Cecil William and Barbara Joan Todd. His family later resided in Carl Junction and Joplin MO, where he spent most of his years growing up. 

Cecil attended Central Christian Academy in Joplin; and went on to graduate from Evangel College in Springfield MO with a degree in Biblical Studies and Communications. He is the founding Pastor of Lakewood Church in Branson West MO.

Cecil Wayne married his high school sweetheart, Lori Reneau Todd, on Feb. 6, 1987. He leaves a very humble and lasting legacy to his family and so many others touched by his life and service. He is survived by: his wife and son Lori and Ben Todd, Kimberling City MO, son Nathan (Rachel) Todd, Springfield MO, and daughter Emily Todd, Joplin MO; his parents Barbara Todd, Branson MO, Cecil and Linda Todd, Branson West MO; his sisters Jan (Carl) Uhlig, Klamath Falls OR, and Gail Stallman Branson MO; his brothers Jon (Mary) Todd, Branson MO, Tim (Angie) Todd, West Monroe LA, and Chuck (Helen) Todd, Kimberling City MO, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Pastor Cecil was very passionate in serving the Lord in every capacity available. As newlyweds, he and his wife Lori pastored a church in Weslaco Texas, that began with a small group of people and grew into a thriving congregation that is still thriving today. For the next several years he worked with the Revival Fires Ministry, directed by his father, in taking overseas mission teams to Russia, Israel and India. In the early 1990s, Pastor Cecil began visiting the country of Cuba with a dream and vision to pioneer churches, reach the lost and provide Bibles for them. He helped to start and sponsor 325 established Cuban churches, including having an active role in the training of pastors and Christian workers for these churches. After 25 years of growing, these churches are now legally recognized by the Cuban government. Cecil Wayne dedicated his life to active ministry, beginning at the young age of 16. His endless work, leadership and encouragement to Lakewood Church, the churches in Cuba, and most importantly to his wife and family certainly flowed out of his love for God and others. This life of love and dedication will always be cherished and remembered.

A “Celebration of Life” service will be held at Lakewood Church, Branson West, MO. Arrangements and information will be announced when it is decided.

In lieu of flowers or plants, memorial donations may be made to go toward a college education fund for Cecil and Lori’s youngest son, Ben. These donations can be sent to Lori Todd, PO Box 1008, Branson West, MO 65737.