Thomas "Tommy" Wayne Bloodworth, 74, was born on October 20, 1949, in Hugo, Oklahoma, the son of Bill Bloodworth and Carolyn (Palmer) Bloodworth. He was preceded in death by his parents; Bill and Carolyn Bloodworth; brother, Billy Dale Bloodworth; and sisters, Barbara Bloodworth and Janie Bloodworth.

Tommy was a lifelong resident of Hugo, Oklahoma and graduated from Hugo High School in 1967. Soon after graduating high school, Tommy joined the United States Marine Corps and served his country proudly for two tours during the Vietnam War where he was a highly decorated soldier. He was very proud of the medals and awards he received during his service to our country. After his honorable discharge from the military, he returned to Hugo and worked for Weyerhaeuser for 9 years then later for the US Postal Service as a post man for 12 years. He married the love of his life, Brenda Bryum, on September 5, 1994, in DeQueen, Arkansas and together they made their home in Hugo.

Tommy was an avid outdoors man. He loved to hunt, trap and fish in his younger days. He was also a rock hunter and loved to walk along the lake looking for treasures to take home. Tommy had a larger than life personally and touched many lives through his ability to make those around him feel his joy. He was a fun and loving man who made many lifelong friends throughout his life. Tommy will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Tommy is survived by his wife, Brenda Bloodworth; sons, Jason Bloodworth and Jeff Gatlin; daughter, Misty Hampton; grandchildren, Jay Michael Gatlin, Kylee Gatlin, Kolton Taylor, Kaleb Taylor, Kami Taylor and Kristen Taylor and great grandchildren, Keaton Beason, Josie Greenfield and Wren Greenfield, along with a host of other family, friends and loved ones.

Tommy's family would like to give a special thank you to his caregiver's Itaive and Haley and Ashlynn McNeal for the love and care they showed to him.

Friends are welcome to join the family for food and stories starting at 12:00 PM at Hugo Lake Cabin 13.