John Todd

John Whitford Todd, age 84, a lifetime resident of South Milford, passed away October 3, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. John was born in South Milford, Indiana, on April 17, 1941, to the late Joseph Keith Todd and Mildred Irene (Strawser) Todd. He graduated from Kendallville High School in 1959. He married Mary Elizabeth Owens, the love of his life, on June 25, 1960 in South Milford. John began his career in the masonry construction as a young man along with his father, under Keith Todd & Son Masonry. He eventually owned and operated Todd Masonry for many years along with his son, Mike Todd. He encompassed all of the attributes evident of a man walking closely with God. He enjoyed many things including sudoku, IU and Fever basketball, country music, mowing and tending to the yard, playing cards and traveling with friends and living in South Milford. He was known for his deep love for his Savior and devout love for his family. He was a committed husband, loving father and patriarch of the family. He had an incredibly strong mind, conviction and work ethic. He was sentimental, humble, sacrificial and servant hearted. He was a bit reserved but not in wisdom or in wit, meek but never weak - leaving a legacy for many generations to witness and follow. He prayed at every gathering and every meal for his family - that they would seek Jesus and live their lives for Him - he continually thanked God that his 3 children, 9 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren all share in the same faith. John is survived by: His wife, Mary Todd of South Milford. Son, Michael and Robin Todd of Pretty Lake. Daughter, Holly and Jeff Spaw of Avilla. Daughter, Tammy and Denver Preston of Big Long Lake. Nine grandchildren: Erika Todd of Fort Wayne; Kati Todd of Fort Wayne; Jami and Matthew Beck of Fort Wayne; Natalie and Tyler Ward of Fort Wayne; Jordan and Sara Spaw of Kendallville; Joel and Valerie Spaw of Waterloo; Nicole and Kevin Kitt of Fort Wayne; Olivia and Caleb McGahan of Wawaka; and Lucas and Lindsey Preston of Fort Wayne. 18 great grandchildren. John was preceded in death by his parents, Keith and Mildred Todd; two sisters, Nancy Huff and Beverly Todd; and a granddaughter, Erin Todd in 1982. Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from 3:00-7:00 PM at South Milford Church of Christ. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM at South Milford Church of Christ with Pastor Brian Walter officiating. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service. Burial will take place at South Milford Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Jordan Spaw, Joel Spaw, Lucas Preston, Greg Todd, Stan Todd and Charlie Fisher. Memorial donations may be made to South Milford Church of Christ. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of John Todd, please visit our floral store.