Dr. Calvin Williams Todd

Dr. Calvin Williams Todd, 76, of Columbia, SC, was called to his eternal home on May 26, 2023. He was born in Gastonia, NC on October 13, 1946, and was the son of the late Charles Bonner and Jean Williams Todd. As a 1969 graduate of Erskine College, Calvin received the H.M. Young Ring. He earned a Master of Divinity degree in 1972 from Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi. In 1985, he received a Doctor of Ministry degree from Erskine Seminary. He faithfully ministered in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church for fifty years, which included pastorates in Memphis, TN (1972-1977); Clover, SC (1977-1984); Mayesville, SC (1984-1988); and Fayetteville, TN (1988-2014). Upon his retirement in 2014, Calvin moved to Columbia, SC and continued his pastoral ministry on a part-time basis in Columbia, SC; Lancaster, SC; and White Oak, SC. As an Eagle scout, Calvin had a great love for the outdoors. With a passion for bird hunting, he never tired of sharing and listening to stories of the outdoors. He especially enjoyed stories of his grandchildren’s activities but his greatest joy was loving and serving the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior and it was this Savior who gave him his passion for telling the greatest of all stories through the preaching of the Word of God. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his younger brother, William White Todd. He is survived by his wife of fifty-three years, the former Lisa Oates of Rock Hill, SC; a daughter, Rachel Hudson (Berry) of Lexington, SC; a son, Sam Todd (Louise) of Chapin, SC; five grandchildren, Todd Hudson, Louisa Todd, Campbell Todd, Charlie Todd and Flora Todd; and a brother, Charles Todd (Judy) of Cookeville, TN. A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, SC on Thursday June 1, 2023 at 3 pm with the Reverend Dr. Ralph Davis and the Reverend David Lauten officiating. The family will greet friends following the service in Jackson Hall. There will be a private family burial in Gastonia, NC with the Reverend Boyce Wilson officiating. The family would like to extend sincere thanks to the nurses and caregivers of RetireEase Senior Services, Amedisys Hospice, and Lexington Community Hospice House for their love and care. Memorials can be made to First Presbyterian Church Deacon’s Fund, 1324 Marion Street, Columbia, SC 29201; or Palmer Home for Children (palmerhome.com) 800 Baldwin Road S., Lake Cormorant, MS 38641; or Bonclarken Conference Center (bonclarken.org) 500 Pine Drive, Flat Rock, NC 28731. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.

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Dr. Calvin Williams Todd

October 13, 1946 - May 26, 2023