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Jeanie McGowan's avatar

Sweet tribute to an awesome guy!

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Azelene Evans's avatar

Beautiful, James! Lovely tribute. I couldn’t keep tears away . Love and prayers for all of you.

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James O Preston's avatar

Thank you Azelene. We love you too. I’m remembering Don today.

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Bill Lloyd's avatar

Nice story James. Please say hey to his daughter!

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Rod Maples's avatar

Having the privilege of being Tom’s minister of music (after they moved to JC from FBC Ellisville under the direction of Ken Ragsdale, one of the

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Rod Maples's avatar

Ken was a pioneer in church music ministry. Tom (and Barbara!) made us all look good & made it look like we knew what we were doing!

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Rod Maples's avatar

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Alice Satterfield's avatar

What a great way to honor a wonderful man and his life of music and service. So glad I have been privileged to know him.

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michael ferguson's avatar

Tom is an incredible man. He and the family were so polite in welcoming me as I took on a new adventure of being chef at First Baptist Church. He enjoyed the food, but we enjoyed his company and stories that he would share. His voice is remarkable. Thanks Tom for sharing your gifts and talents with the Ferguson family.

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Tracey Hudelson's avatar

Well, that was beautiful, James. Thanks for sharing this wonderful tribute.

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