Mr. Bloodworth was revered by many for his kind heart and selfless actions. Despite a gruff exterior, an amazingly warm and empathetic soul shined through. As a young man, Joe proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy where he learned his craft of repairing diesel engines. He worked tirelessly to take care of his family as a master mechanic for over 40 years before retiring. He was also an experienced carpenter, woodworker, and an extremely capable handyman. There was seemingly nothing Joe Bloodworth couldn’t fix or build.
In his retirement years, Joe could be found gardening, fishing, watching the Braves, playing Hay-Day on his iPad, playing pool with his buddies at the gym, and doting over his wife and his entire family. He was blessed with his mother’s “green” thumb. He could grow vegetables in a rough patch of gravel. He religiously worked his gardens, both in real-life and in his game. He was an incredibly generous person and regularly grew way more than he’d ever need – simply so that he could help others.
Mr. Bloodworth is survived and adored by his wife Sara, of nearly 55 years; sisters-in-law: Kathleen Wilson, Evelyn Bloodworth; sons: Donald (Diane), Greg (Candy), Danny (Tina); grandchildren: Josh (Aimee), Hannah, Conor, Dylan, Emma, Cale, Luke; great-grandchildren: Piper and Asher.
Because of the threat of COVID-19, and its impact on the Bloodworth family, a service will not be held at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one of the following charities:
COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund:
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/donate
American Cancer Society: https://www.cancer.org/involved/donate.html
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