Tony Blevens passed away on August 24, 2019 in Oklahoma City at the age of 70. Tony was born September 21, 1948 in Purcell, OK to Richard C. and Othilla Mae Heartsill Blevens. Tony graduated from Crooked Oak High school, where he was a talented athlete.Tony enlisted in the US Navy in 1968. He served on the USS Enterprise. After serving 2 tours he was Honorably discharged in 1971. During his service he was awarded the national Defense Medal, Viet Nam Service Medal, Viet Nam Campaign Medal, Armed Forces expeditionary Medal, navy Unit Commendation and the Vietnamese Gallantry Cross. Tony was a patriot and loved his country. He was also a born caregiver. He loved people and had a special ability to help those that needed extra support, whether other veterans, his friends, family members or even a stranger, however Tony never met a “stranger” they were all important to him. Tony was both trucker and cowboy, he began working at the family’s cattle ranch at a young age. In 1971 he was called home from the Navy to help run Dick’s Cartage, his dad’s trucking business. The highlight of his career was driving Bill Paxton to Watika, OK for the filming of "Twister" in the summer of 1995. Tony was preceded in death by his mother, Othilla Mae Thompson and brother, Danny Wayne Blevens. He leaves behind those that love him, his wife, Marcie, father, Dick Blevens and his wife, Evelyn, 2 sons, Cody Blevens of Guthrie and Justin Brock of Yukon and daughter, Miquel Cullop of Florida, step-daughter, Carlee of Chicago, and Bobbie, Elizabeth and Jessica all of OKC, 9 grandchildren, Kilee, Braylee, Kelsey, Emily, Paige, Allison, Cade, Hadley, Jackson, Quinn and Beau and 1 great granddaughter, Autumn, brother, Bryan Thompson and wife, Regina, sister-in-law, Nell Blevens, cousin Jim Wade and his wife Julie and many other relatives and friends. A celebration of life will be held on Tony’s birthday, September 21 at 10:00 AM in the Stars and Stripes Park Bob Hope Pavilion(3701 S. Lake Hefner Dr. Oklahoma City, OK). If you wish to send coordinating flowers, contact Tony Foss Florist 405-843-4119.
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