(From Stumpff Funeral Home)It is with a heavy heart we announce the homegoing of Dr. Cecil Todd, who was called to be with the Lord he served faithfully for 75 years, on March 4th at 5:55 P.M. He was born October 7, 1931 in Nashoba, OK to Cecil and Emily Todd. He lead a life marked by an unwavering commitment to spreading the Gospel across the globe.
Dr. Todd’s ministry spanned all over the United States and in 22 foreign countries. Preaching the message of Christ in various capacities, including serving as the minister in 5 different churches and was the Founder and President of the Revival Fires Ministry that he started in 1964!
With its headquarters initially in Joplin for many years and later moving to the Branson West area 38 years ago. His mission touched countless lives. A graduate of Ozark Bible College. He delivered his first sermon in 1949, marking the beginning of seven decades dedicated to ministry, traveling over 3 million miles and more than 3 million souls were won to Christ.
His unique contributions included being the only minister invited to speak on Red Square during the May Day celebration in Moscow, Russia. Dr. Todd launched a nationwide television program in 1966, broadcasting on at least 200 stations and featuring interviews with notable figures including Presidents Ronald Reagen and Gerald Ford, and many well-known celebrities. Dr. Todd’s commitment to service was also evident through his efforts to provide over 200,000 Bibles to our U.S. troops and new recruits, starting at Desert Storm and still going to this present day.
Dr. Todd’s life was rich in personal joy as well, marrying Linda in 1980 and sharing countless cherished moments together, both in the U.S. and around the world. He is survived by his loving wife Linda; two daughters, Jan (Carl) Uhlig, Gail Stallman; sons, Jon (Mary), Tim (Angie), Chuck (Helen); along with a legacy of 18 grandchildren; Jeffrey, Michael and Jason Uhlig, Charity Stallman, Rachel (Donny) Jones, Lauren (Krishna), Tiffany (Adrian), Victoria (Bradley) and Allison, Luke, Miracle, Mariah (Tyler) and Mikalen (Bobby Joe), Phillip and Spencer, Nathan (Rachel), Emily (Matthew) and Ben (Madison). AND 12 great-grandchildren; Mackenzie, Camden, Alex and Caden, Chloe, Christopher, Grant, Gracie, Gavin and Gabbi, Theodora, and Esther, who will all miss their grandpa deeply. Brothers Bob, Lee, Grady, Don and sister Josie.
His unique contributions included being the only minister invited to speak on Red Square during the May Day celebration in Moscow, Russia. Dr. Todd launched a nationwide television program in 1966, broadcasting on at least 200 stations and featuring interviews with notable figures including Presidents Ronald Reagen and Gerald Ford, and many well-known celebrities. Dr. Todd’s commitment to service was also evident through his efforts to provide over 200,000 Bibles to our U.S. troops and new recruits, starting at Desert Storm and still going to this present day.
Dr. Todd’s life was rich in personal joy as well, marrying Linda in 1980 and sharing countless cherished moments together, both in the U.S. and around the world. He is survived by his loving wife Linda; two daughters, Jan (Carl) Uhlig, Gail Stallman; sons, Jon (Mary), Tim (Angie), Chuck (Helen); along with a legacy of 18 grandchildren; Jeffrey, Michael and Jason Uhlig, Charity Stallman, Rachel (Donny) Jones, Lauren (Krishna), Tiffany (Adrian), Victoria (Bradley) and Allison, Luke, Miracle, Mariah (Tyler) and Mikalen (Bobby Joe), Phillip and Spencer, Nathan (Rachel), Emily (Matthew) and Ben (Madison). AND 12 great-grandchildren; Mackenzie, Camden, Alex and Caden, Chloe, Christopher, Grant, Gracie, Gavin and Gabbi, Theodora, and Esther, who will all miss their grandpa deeply. Brothers Bob, Lee, Grady, Don and sister Josie.
Preceding him in death were his parents, siblings June, T.R., Bill, John D. and Harry, his son Cecil Wayne Todd in 2020.
A Celebration of life will be at the Faith and Wisdom Church, 3950 Green Mountain Dr, Branson, MO on Saturday, March 9th at 10 AM. In honor of Dr. Todd’s lifelong mission, the family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Revival Fires Ministry, P.O. Box 1008, Branson West, MO 65737, to support the distribution of Bibles to new recruits. Dr. Todd’s monumental legacy of faith, service, and love will be remembered and cherished by those whose lives he touched. Arrangements are under the Stumpff Funeral Home, Kimberling City, MO.
A Celebration of life will be at the Faith and Wisdom Church, 3950 Green Mountain Dr, Branson, MO on Saturday, March 9th at 10 AM. In honor of Dr. Todd’s lifelong mission, the family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Revival Fires Ministry, P.O. Box 1008, Branson West, MO 65737, to support the distribution of Bibles to new recruits. Dr. Todd’s monumental legacy of faith, service, and love will be remembered and cherished by those whose lives he touched. Arrangements are under the Stumpff Funeral Home, Kimberling City, MO.
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