Pastor Tommy Dolton

Pastor Tommy Dolton was born July 5, 1965, to the late Mary Jane Dolton and Willie Frank (Tom) Gibbs in Yazoo, Mississippi.
Tommy grew up in Gary, Indiana and graduated from West Side High School in 1985. As a young person, he loved making a difference in people's lives.
Tommy accepted his call to the ministry in January 1988. One of his first sermons was "Making It On Broken Pieces."
He later became an ordained Elder in the Church of God in Christ.
As an Elder at Saints Home Church of God in Christ, he was over the Outreach Ministry, Assistant Superintendent of Sunday school, Choir President as well as Director. During this time, he founded the "Feeding the Hungry "ministry. For twenty-five years, the group would feed whoever came on Christmas Eve on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Broadway in Gary, Indiana.
Elder Dolton enjoyed going to the homes of the sick and shut in, with other devoted members of Saints Home to serve Communion. He would lead All Night shut-in prayer vigils on Friday nights, mentored youth and led community prayer groups. He also helped organize, along with local clergy, the City-Wide Prayer March to end violence in the city of Gary. This was an annual event for many years. Elder Dolton additionally named a Chaplain with the Gary Police Department.
Elder Dolton was one of the participants in the "7Deadly Sins" series launched by Pastor Clarence Harris of Love Feast Church of God in Christ in Gary, Indiana.
Elder Dolton joined with Bethel Temple Church of God in Christ under the leadership of the late Pastor Chester Bell. Elder Dolton was a fervent worship leader and loved the Men's Sunday school class and teaching Bible Study. While attending Bethel, he continued to feed the hungry, delivering communion to those who were unable to attend service. During this time, he was appointed President of the Evangelism Department of Auxiliaries in Ministry by Bishop E. Bobby Warren, Prelate of the Indiana Third Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction. He served as Vice President of the Region 11's Evangelism Department of the National Church of God in Christ under President Waverly Bumbrey.
Elder Tommy Dolton was a resolute, Holy ghost filled, fire baptized soldier in God's army. He would do whatever God wanted him to do and go where God said go. He loved God's people.
Elder Dolton accepted the call to elevation and founded Pinnacle of Faith Church of God in Christ with First Lady Darinka Dolton by his side in October 2014. They worked tirelessly to build the Kingdom of God, through soul winning and community outreach. When not in a physical building, Pinnacle of Faith aligned itself with Life Harvest Renewed Church, Anthony Edwards, Pastor. Following this, Pastor Dolton became an Advisor and Assistant to Pastor Janet Williams at Prince of Peace Church of God in Christ.
As God would have it, Pastor Dolton, along with his wife and congregation re-launched Pinnacle of Faith in 2025 with the Indiana Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction under the leadership of Bishop J. Rashad Jones, Prelate.
Elder Tommy Dolton was a nominee for the Sagamore of the Wabash Award given by the Governor of Indiana. Tommy was one of the three top picks. The Governor's office stated that "Mr. Dolton is Hoosiers' unsung Hero."
Pastor Dolton was employed with Aeromet Industries for many years until his health began to fail.
Pastor Dolton transitioned from labor to reward on Thursday, October 2, 2025, with a "Yes, Lord" in his heart while surrounded by loved ones and special friends.
Special thanks to the members of Pinnacle of Faith Church of God in Christ, God son Chaz (Ashley) Jackson, Deacon Tommy Sawyer and Deacon Eric Gantt.
Pastor Dolton was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Bobbie Brown and Sonia Gibbs, one brother, Todd Gibbs.
He leaves to cherish wonderful memories, loving and devoted wife of 20 years, Darinka Dolton, six children, Jonita Leavy-Dolton of Ohio, Martina Thomas of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Noelle Dolton of Gary, Darrius (Toilisa) Wright, Thomas Dalton, both of Merrillville, Indiana; Tabitha Dolton of Portage, Indiana. Bonus daughters, Makeda (Quinton) DuBose and Alecia (Benjamin) Fields, both of Florida. Godson, Chaz (Ashley) Jackson.
Ten siblings, Mary Dolton of Rochester, Sherrly Dolton of Gary, Indiana, Bobby(Lashawn) Dolton of Oakley, CA. Melanie Brown of Griffith, IN , Barbara Brown-Robinson of Green Bay, WI, Terrance (JoaChima) Brown of Ohio, Yolanda Gibbs, Pamela Elliott, LaTousha Riley and Terry Gibbs, all of Cincinnati, Ohio. Love-in-laws, Reponda (Johnny) Hidreth, Kimberly (Adam) Franco, Yolanda Host, Wondra Lollis, all of Gary, Indiana. Nineteen grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and countless friends.
Special Acknowledgement to 1st cousins Gale (Tom) Watts and Sherry (Lisa)Weatherly.
We thank Our Lord for the great love He has shown us through the outpouring of love, support, encouragement, and the many acts of kindness each of you have extended to our family. We express gratitude and sincere appreciation, the family of Pastor Tommy Dolton.
All Services Friday October 17,2025. Wake 9:00a.m. Funeral 10:00a.m. at New Bethel Fellowship C.O.G.I.C. 110 W. 43rd Ave.
Burial Evergreen Memorial Hobart,In.
Professional Services Rendered by Powell Coleman Funeral Home. "Let Our Family Care For Your Family"

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