In Memoriam – Todd Hahn and Tom Dooley

Last week, on the same day, we received word of the death of two friends, both of whom had a close relation to Leighton Ford Ministries.

TODD HAHN

Todd died suddenly at his parents home in Charlotte. He was close to his 50th birthday.

Leighton and the Ford family knew Todd from his student years at UNC Chapel Hill, and later as part of the Arrow Leadership Program.

He was the founding pastor of two churches, and a talented writer and speaker in many venues. He helped to catalog Leighton’s Hour of Decision sermons, and helped to revise several of Leighton’s books.

He was also he valued editor of our website for several years.

Leighton and Kevin Ford, who was a close friend of Todd’s, will both speak at his service on Sunday afternoon, May 20, at the Church at Charlotte.

TOM DOOLEY

Tom died at his home, surrounded by loving family, after several years of failing health. He was 83.

He was a well-known business leader, community philanthropist, and YMCA leader, respected and well known. He was also a widely known NFL referee, including officiating for the Super Bowl.

He served as a board member and as treasurer for Leighton Ford Ministries for a number of years, and he was a strong supporter of our ministry, as well as a great encourager.

He and his wife Nancy were close friends of Jean and Leighton, and they often hosted our mentoring groups at their mountain home in Blowing Rock.

Leighton led in the readings for the celebration service at Christ Episcopal Church, Charlotte, this week. An overflow crowd of leaders and friends packed out the church the Dooleys attended for many years.

We loved them both, miss them both, and thank God for their friendship.