Thomas Rayford

Tom exemplifies the meaning of caring for the human spirit by working as a hospice chaplain for many years. On average the tenure of a hospice chaplain is short. Tom has not only survived by thrived in this field. Tom provides excellent spiritual care to everyone he meets. He is the funniest person that I know and he maintains a lite spirit in the midst of heartbreak and suffering. He pulls people up with his wit and wisdom. He can talk “the leg off a a mule” but he can also practice active listening to a level that amazes anyone who knows him. I love Tom and I hope to have just an ounce of his professionalism and expertise in my career. Tom can be quite challenging but we all need to be shook up from time to time and not take ourselves too seriously. He has a heart that beats to the drum of love and compassion. His patients and the staff that works with him, love him and are thankful to have him around.