"And now, O Lord, to you I turn my face and raise my eyes. Bid me to depart from the earth." Tobit 3:12-13. John W. Bloodworth passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019 in Venice, Florida at the age of 75. He was born on July 23, 1943 in Benton, KY. John was a member of Epiphany Cathedral Catholic Church in Venice, FL, Knights of Columbus Council 7052 and Assembly 1818 and the American Legion Post # 159. John was a 1965 graduate of Murray State University and, after serving as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Ordnance Corps, he worked for BF Goodrich in Calvert City, Kentucky and in Akron, Ohio. He then worked for ExxonMobil at the Baton Rouge Chemical Plant in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and then Akron, Ohio where he retired in 2007. He was privileged to work an additional four years with Deep South Crane and Rigging in Baton Rouge. John was a passionate certified safety professional dedicated to the prevention of injuries and illnesses in the industries he served. He was a past President of the Greater Baton Rouge Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers and was voted Safety Professional of the Year in 1992 for Region IV covering parts of all four states. He was also past President of the Safety Council of the Louisiana Capital Area. John was Past Grand Knight of the Most Blessed Sacrament Council 10455 and past Faithful Navigator of Bishop Ott Assembly 2241 of the Knights of Columbus. He was a past recipient of the Knight of the Year Award for both organizations. John is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Nicoletta Milicia Bloodworth; an aunt, Norma Collins and nieces, cousins and many friends which he was privileged to have as his extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Dan Bloodworth and Mary Houser Bloodworth; his grandparents, Roy Edward and Lela Mate Houser; a sister, Carolyn Bloodworth and many relatives, neighbors and friends who were always supportive of him. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Epiphany Cathedral at 10:00AM on Friday, May 24, 2019 with a graveside service at Sarasota National Cemetery at 1:30PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Religious Teachers Filippini by visiting www.filippiniusa.org. Farley Funeral Home in Venice, Florida is handling the arrangements. Please share prayers, condolences and memories with the family at www.farleyfuneralhome.com.
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Carol Sells
December 21, 2020
Dear Nicky,
I was so saddened to hear of the passing of my dear friend. John was my first supervisor at ExxonMobil over 30 years ago. I've had supervisors prior to and since him, and he was the best. Such a wonderful person. Witty, funny, serious, honest, considering and caring. I'm glad I let him know how much I appreciated him as a supervisor and friend.
I want you to know that I still tell family and friends about the wonderful time I had with you, John and Yoder when I visited you all in Akron. John made arrangements for us to meet with Doug Christoff whom I hadn't seen for many years. You were great hosts. Thank you so much!!
Please let me know if there's anything that I can do for you.
All my best,
Carol Sells
May 21, 2019
Dear Nicky,
Mike and I were so sad to hear of John's passing. We loved knowing you all and doing so many things together when we all lived in Baton Rouge. John was such a fine man and a good friend. He will be missed by so many. May God's love and the thoughts of your many, many friends be of comfort. We are thinking of you with love.
Sally and Mike Czerwinski & Family
Sally Czerwinski
May 19, 2019
Nights supervisor for Deep South John was a friend as well as a great safety guy you couldn't as for a better person,he will be truly miss my condolences to the family.
Richard V Lacassin
May 13, 2019
Nikki, our thoughts and prayers are with you knowing this is a sad time for you. We have such fond memories of you and John when you lived across the street from us in Baton Rouge. John made a visit back to Baton Rouge after you guys moved to Akron and dropped by to see us, we cherish the memories of that time spent with him. Take comfort in knowing that John is now in the presence of his Lord Jesus.
Gary and Linda Alonzo
May 12, 2019
Offering prayers for a fallen Soldier.
Barry Jarreau
May 12, 2019
John lived a full life - he served his God, his fellow man, and his country and his family - I was very lucky to know and work with John and am proud to say he was my friend Ron Starcher
May 12, 2019
Nicky - Thanette and I were very saddened to hear of John's passing. Our hearts and prayers go out to you in this incredibly difficult time. John was instrumental in my formative career beginning in 1990 at the Chemical Plant. I will always appreciate the opportunity he gave me to work in this industry. I remember well some of the short trips we took when y'all were so helpful in introducing me to the Deep South - thank you for all of that.
Alan Hunsberger
May 12, 2019
Enjoyed knowing and working with John at Exxon. My thoughts are with you in this time of transition and loss. I look at his picture and smile. Wayne Purdom
Wayne Purdom
May 11, 2019
My special prayers go out to John's family. He was "one of the good guys" at ExxonMobil as everyone respected and thought highly of John. Never saw him in a grumpy mood but was always supporting everyone. Our loss. Heavens gain.
Janet Sue Toney
May 11, 2019
He was a dedicated safety professional. He was a great friend and mentor. He was a good man.
Allen Stafford
May 11, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family. May the God of love and compassion comfort you during this time of loss. God will heal the broken hearted (Isaiah 61:1,2)
May 11, 2019
Dean Mayers
May 11, 2019
Nicky, Sue and I are so very sorry for your loss. John was truly a beautiful person. John has meant so much to me and had a big influence on my life. I am one of the many Safety Facilitators that he helped develop in Baton Rouge. John had such a passion and dedication to safety that it was contagious. He took his responsibilities very serious and held us all accountable. I know that lives were saved through his work. I hope that I can continue to live my life as John did, with passion and dedication to doing things right. Know that Sue and I are in prayer for you and John's family and friends who will miss him so. Because of John's faith we know where he is now. May our Lord Jesus comfort you in these trying times.
Dean Mayers
May 11, 2019
I had the honor to work with John for many years at ExxonMobil from his early days till our retirement. We served together in the safety arena and I must say that he did more for site safety than any other single person in my 35 year career. I was able to tell him personally several years ago how much his efforts meant to EM and its employees. God Bless you John and may his friends and family find strength in our Lord during this time of loss.
Lynn Efferson
May 11, 2019
Prayers and condolences to family and friends. The drawing near to God is good for me.'
Your Neighbor~
May 11, 2019
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