Tom J. Leding

A Funeral Service for Tom Leding has been scheduled for 10:00 AM, Friday, August 21, 2015 at Woodlake Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Pastor Jamie Austin and Pastor Jerry Spurrell will officiate. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Hayhurst Funeral Home. Tom was born on Sunday, August 14, 1932 in Hartman, Arkansas, the son of Seth Andrew and Grace Maude (Sullivan) Leding. He died at his home in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Monday, August 17, 2015. He was 83 years of age. Born a coal miner’s son in rural Arkansas, young Tom had a burning desire to rise above his humble beginnings and become a success in the business world. Following the principles of prosperity he learned from the Word of God, Tom went on to defy all odds and become one of Tulsa’s most noted businessmen. He earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and business law from La Salle University, plus a master’s degree in business administration and a doctorate in philosophy from Golden State University. Later, Tom also earned a doctorate in literature from Antioch Christian University. He married the former Miss Sue Ashmore on September 12, 1951 in Hartman, Arkansas. Even though he started out small in the business world, Tom kept believing big. As he followed the prosperity principles he found in the Bible, he began to rise to the top of his field in every endeavor he set out to accomplish. He was chief accountant at American airlines for nearly five years. For twenty-three years, he was an agent with the Farmer’s Insurance Group, where he set company records for the largest single policy ever sold. For seven years, he was also the number-one salesman among the company’s 14,000 agents. For more than a decade, Tom ran a full-service insurance and investment agency, supervising a staff of ten brokers while he personally managed a multimillion-dollar portfolio for his clients. A member of the Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship since 1955, Tom served for several years as International Treasurer of the organization, which includes 4,000 chapters in 154 nations. Tom was a past FGBMFI International Director and one of twelve members on the President’s Council of the organization. He also served on the boards of several international ministries, often acting in the capacity of financial advisor. Tom Leding was a man on a mission, a minister of the Gospel focused on one thing: fulfilling the divine mandate God had given him to help lead His people out of poverty into prosperity. Tom was a much sought-after teacher who ministered in churches and conferences throughout the United States, Central America, and overseas. He also made appearances on TBN, TCT, Daystar TV, Cornerstone, and several independent television and radio networks. As he effectively shared from his wealth of biblical knowledge concerning God’s will to prosper His people, Tom inspired Christians to break out of their “poverty mentality” once and for all so they can enter into the abundant life God has planned for them. Tom is also the author of several best-selling books, including Rags to Riches: You Don’t Have To Be Poor; The Making of a King; Who Said That?; The Leding Action Plan for Success; and Your Greatest Asset. Tom lived the Bible and constantly read books on healing. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Light for the Lost, 1445 N. Boonville Ave., Springfield, MO 65802. Tom is survived by, Wife, Sue Leding, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Daughter-in-Law, Carol Leding, Tulsa, Oklahoma Grandchildren, Adam Leding and wife Beth, Elk, Washington Rebecca Culver, Tulsa, Oklahoma Great Grandchildren, Jackson, Braedyn, and Ronni He was preceded in death by his son Ronnie Joe Leding and two infant sons, Ricky Joe Leding and Danny Joe Leding.

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Tom J. Leding

August 14, 1932 - August 17, 2015