Homegoing of Tom Walters

Retired Pastor William Thomas “Tom” Walters was born Januray 18, 1941 and went home to be with Jesus March 29, 2011.  He is survived by his wife Elsie Montgomery Walters of almost 51 years.  His son William Edward Thomas and his parents Tracy and Opal Lee Covey Walters preceded him in death.

Brother Tom Walters served as pastor of several churches in Ohio: the Riverside Baptist Chapel in Franklin, Governor’s Park Baptist Church (now Nilles Point Baptist Church) in Fairfield, Springvale Baptist Church in Loveland, Urbancrest Baptist Church in Lebanon, Faith Baptist Church in Blanchester, and First Baptist Church in Napoleon.  In retirement, he served as interim pastor and pulpit supply for many Ohio Southern Baptist Churches. 

He served several terms on the Mission Council of the State Convention of Baptists in Ohio.  Brother Tom served as the parliamentarian for the annual meetings of the State Convention of Baptists in Ohio from 2002 through 2010.  Pastor Walters also led numerous Sunday school conferences.

“A lover of Jesus and Ohio Baptists,” has summarized the comments from friends when they learned of the homegoing of Tom Walters.  Brother Tom’s life and ministry reflected a genuine love for Jesus.  He demonstrated his deep appreciation to Southern Baptists for reaching him for Christ. 

Visitation will be Thursday March 31, 2011 from 6-8 P.M. at the Evans Funeral Home 1944 Route 28 Goshen, OH 42122.  Funeral services will be 11 A.M. Friday April 1, 2011 at the Springvale Baptist Church 1700 Clark Drive in Loveland, OH 45150-1073.