Dr. Tommy Lloyd Hewett

Dr. Tommy Lloyd Hewett has gone to be with the Lord and reunited with his twin brother Johnny, his younger brother Walter, parents Evelyn and Luther, as well as a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Dr. Hewett, known lovingly as Tommy to his friends, leaves behind a celebrated legacy in Oklahoma, where he was the founder of Diagnostic Laboratories of Oklahoma, a company that innovated and streamlined medical practices, state and nation wide. He was a former state medical examiner and graduate of the University of Oklahoma Medical School, who also helped usher in a new era of medicine at Baptist Hospital, by helping to lead the transition to Integris, as both a board member of the hospital and the serving Chief of Pathology.

Dr. Hewett also spent seven years in the US army as a Captain in the Medical Corp.

In his private life, he was a husband of fifty years to Cheryl, and a father to Jeff, Julie, Jennifer, and Jarrad as well as father-in law to Steve and George. He was also "grandpa" and "papa" to Katey, Timothy, Thomas, Tara, Chase, Zandy, Alice, and George, as well as "Great papa" to Easton, Wrenley, Kayden, and Landon.

He loved hunting and fishing, as well as spending time in nature, watching birds, and enjoying his signature cups of coffee while watching the sunrise.

The innovations he helped usher in gave millions of Americans access to easy and affordable healthcare, while his charitable donations helped sponsor missions, educate orphans, and build his namesake fitness center at East Central University.

He will be missed by those he leaves behind, but only until they are reunited in heaven, where we are sure he is gathering new jokes and comedy material, while he enjoys the calorie free pizza.

Family and friends of the family are invited to come celebrate Doctor Hewett’s life on Sunday, September 24, at 2:00pm at Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper Funeral Home in Oklahoma City or share their memories with the family online.