He was a minister for 62 years, retired from Wells Lamont Corporation, a U. S. Navy Veteran and a member of Cominto Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Louis Matthew Christmas and Emma Taylor Christmas.
Bro. Tom, as he was known by most, pastored the Cominto Baptist Church three times for a total of 28 years. He came out of retirement four different times to return to the pulpit. His family said he preached until he just couldn't do it anymore. The last time he preached, he got through about half of the message and had to ask a deacon to finish it. In his 62 years of preaching, he was without a church only two weeks and that was due to his wife having surgery.
Survivors include his wife Lois Bryant Christmas of Dermott; one son, Tim Christmas and wife, Loraine of Monticello; one brother, Steve Christmas and wife, Alice of South Carolina; one sister-in-law, Bonnie Christmas of Dermott; two grandchildren, T. J. Christmas of Monticello and Lora Beth Naron and husband, Andrew of Elizaville, NY; and five great grandchildren.
Condolences(16)
Hazel Potts
Monticello, AR Tuesday, January 29, 2013 Dear Louis,We are so sorry to hear of Brother Tom's Going home to be with the Lord. He will be truly missed. Dr. Potts and I always enjoyed seeing you in the office With your Smileing Faces. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hazel Potts
Beverly Bynum LaGrone
Monticello, AR Friday, January 4, 2013 Our family knows your lost is painful to you and God will help you get through.Andy (&Terrie) Briant
Monticello, AR Wednesday, January 2, 2013 Tim and family: Sorry to hear of your dad'sd passing. Although I didn't know your dad, I know from his legacy(you) he was a fine Christian man. May God bless and comfort you all at this sad and difficult time.linda rowe funderburg
monticello, AR Monday, December 24, 2012 my condolence to the christmas familymay God comfort you in this sad timeKathey Smith
Monticello, AR Monday, December 24, 2012 May God comfort your family during this very difficult time as only He can. Regretably, I only got to know Mr. Christmas for a short time, but it didn't take long for him to make a big impression on me. As Mrs. Lois said, he's been preparing for this his whole life.Shane Sabbatini
Lake Village, AR Monday, December 24, 2012 Tom Christmas was one of the most kindest person I have ever met. He had God in his heart and witnessed to many people. It would be an honor to live up to be half the man he was. My Sincere regrets to the family, especially Lois and Tim. I know he is with our Father, it's the ones left on earth who suffer the pain of the loss. The family are in my prayers.Shane Sabbatini
Lake Village, AR Monday, December 24, 2012 Tom Christmas wasKelino Lee
Little Rock, AR Monday, December 24, 2012 Tim,I'm so saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. He was a great man who truly loved his family and his work. We are keeping your family in our prayers. May God comfort your family as He accepts a devoted follower to His side.
Harold Cantley
Traskwood, AR Monday, December 24, 2012 Sorry to learn of Bro. Toms passing. He served the churches he pastured with love and integrity. Was a blessing to us fellow pastors. Always enjoyed fellow shipping with him. Blessing and prayers for family and friends.Donna Kay Waldrup Odum
Heber Springs, AR Sunday, December 23, 2012 Praying for all of you. Bro. Tom was special - I'll always remember him and the last line of the song he said was his favorite - "that heavenly home will surely be mine." Now it is!!Mike Christmas
Crestview, FL Sunday, December 23, 2012 Our heart is heavy for the Christmas family today. There are a few memories as a young boy that stick out in my mind. One is going to chuirch at Cominto to hear Uncle Tom preach and Aunt Lois sing. Aunt Lois and Tim- We are praying for all of you durng this difficult time. Love-Mike, Sherry, and the boys.linda rowe funderburg
monrticello, AR Sunday, December 23, 2012 my condolence to the familySteve and Lisa Christmas
Houston, TX Saturday, December 22, 2012 Please post previous sign-in from 'Steve and Lisa Christmas' so we are not confused with my Uncle Steve and Alice Christmas. Thank you and God Bless your staff for all you do.Steven Christmas
Houston, TX Saturday, December 22, 2012 Today I reflect on many fond memories visiting Tom and Lois when I was a kid. He touched many lives and was a man of God that leaves a huge legacy in his community and family.jerry and linda ward
dermott, AR Saturday, December 22, 2012 Just want you all to know how sorry we are about the loss of Bro Tom . He has touched so many lives. It is so comforting to know he is in heaven todayBill Burchfield
Monticello, AR Saturday, December 22, 2012 My heart is hurting this morning for the loss of our dear Brother Tom. Bev and I have never had a more caring pastor or dearer friends than Bro. Tom and Ms. Lois. Our lives are richer because he was here, but Heaven is better because he is there. The memories are wonderful. Blessings to his family. We love you all.