Tommy Edwin Cheshire, age 71 of Vanleer, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Centennial Medical Center.
He was born in Pemiscot County, Missouri, on July 9, 1952.
Tom was a devout Christian who devoted his life to spreading the gospel. He earned a degree in religion and Christian ministry from Fruitland Bible College, where his journey unfolded into over two decades of dedicated service.
His profound love of the Lord and Bible was the cornerstone of his ministry, manifesting in unwavering faith and a commitment to God’s work. His resolute faith and unwavering commitment to serving. God were exemplified through a bold adherence to divine principles and a selfless ministry marked by humility, grace, and genuine love. Founder of Old Path ministries, he fervently evangelized and spread the gospel, with a special calling to Africa. There, he left an enduring legacy by establishing schools, churches, homes, a medical clinic, and water wells, but above all, he brought to them the living water, that is the life-giving message of Jesus. Through unyielding faith and courageous obedience, he expanded the kingdom of God, leading countless souls to Christ.
In heaven, his reception will undoubtedly be filled with grateful souls, a testament to his profound love for God and people. Beyond merely believing, preaching, or studying the word of God, he lived it authentically. He deeply loved his family and friends and selflessly gave to others his whole life. He was loved by so many and will be deeply missed.
Visitation with the family will be conducted on Saturday, from 11 AM-1 PM at Sylvia Baptist Church. Funeral Service for Tommy Cheshire will be conducted on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 1:00 PM at Sylvia Baptist Church, with Charles Allbrooks and Howard Gaston officiating. Interment will follow the service in the Cheshire-Richey Family Cemetery, on the family farm, in Vanleer, TN.
Survived by:
– his wife: Sandra Whitworth Cheshire
– His siblings: Larry Davenport and wife Renee Davenport, Glenda Townsend, George Cheshire, Lisa Cheshire
– His son: Thomas Cheshire and wife Tammy Cheshire
– His daughter: Melissa Richey and husband Brian Richey
– His grandchildren: Christopher Richey and wife Claire Richey, Rebecca Richey, Daniel Cheshire, and Eric Cheshire
Preceded in death by:
– his mother: Winnie Marie Davenport
– His siblings: Betty Cheshire and Harvey Cheshire
Arrangements by Spann Funeral Home (615) 446-1123 https://www.spannfuneralhome.com
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