Thomas C. Webb

Rev. Thomas C. Webb, 86, of Liberty Valley Road, Ickesburg, went from the arms of his family to the arms of Jesus on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at his Saville Twp. home. Born October 23, 1936 in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of the late Homer Hammond Webb and Adelaide (Mahugh) Webb. A devout Christian, Rev. Webb was God’s man. His credo: “My personal mission and goal in life is to love and serve God in Christ, to follow truth wherever it leads and to live with integrity, serendipity and good humor.” He spent a lifetime in Christian service to his denomination, the United Methodist church. He was a student pastor at Shenandoah E.U.B , PA, as well as West Manchester, Ohio. He went on to pastor churches in Marysville, York, Chambersburg, and Dallastown, PA. He also served six years as District Superintendent of Harrisburg District UMC. His pastoral journey began in Howard County High School in 1955. He then graduated from Albright College in Reading, PA and United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. He continued his studies at Lutheran Theological Seminary in Gettysburg, PA and obtained his Honorary Doctorate from Albright College in 1993. In addition to his many official pastoral duties, he mentored and discipled many into the ministry and Christian service. He is survived by the love of his life, Miriam Ardella Gerwig. Their journey together began when Dell invited Tom to a Future Nurses’ Sadie Hawkins dance. After that, he didn’t stand a chance! They were married for 64 years. It goes without saying that a strong man always has a loving, caring dedicated wife backing him up! Also surviving are two sons, Andrew Webb and wife Linda of Maryland, Glenn Webb and wife Katy of Texas. Three daughters, Hope Webb of New Jersey, Kathleen Webb of Ickesburg and Julie Byers and husband Marvin of Shippensburg. A brother, Ralph Webb and wife June of Maryland. 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Several cousins, nieces and nephews. Tom was a man undaunted in his pursuit of learning, unstoppable in physical endeavors (handball, farm labor, running, hiking, biking, carpentry), unchained in his love for people (traveling to Selma to march in the civil rights march with Martin Luther King, Jr; trips to Israel, of which one he was the leader; as well as helping the stranger on the street), unafraid to be creative (writing, playing guitar and trombone, singing, telling stories, creatively teasing), unleashed as a faithful prayer warrior, and most of all unashamed of his love for and commitment to following Jesus. A service celebrating his life and ministry will be held at 3 PM on Saturday, August 19, 2023 in the Saville Brethren in Christ Church, 2105 Liberty Valley Road, Ickesburg, Pa. Pastor Andrew Meiser assisted by Rev. Lee Ellenberger will officiate. A visitation will be held from 2-3 PM. Meal and fellowship to follow the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Saville Brethren in Christ Church, 2501 Liberty Valley Road, Ickesburg, Pa. 17037 The Boyer Family is honored to handle the arrangements for the Webb Family.

Thomas C. Webb

October 23, 1936 - July 23, 2023