Zona Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 WITH A VERY SAD HEART I COME TO TELL WE LOST ANOTHER GREAT COWBOY SHOOTER THIS MORNING. WILD BODIE TOM OF MAYER ARIZONA, PASSED THIS MORNING FROM A BATTLE WITH PANCREIATIC & LIVER CANCER WHICH BROUGHT UPON A HEARTATTACK LAST NIGHT AND PASSED PEACEFULLY THIS MORNING. HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL OF US AT COWTOWN AND THE COWBOY FAMILY THAT NEW HIM ALL OVER THE WORLD. GREAT MAN, AMBASSADDOR FOR THE WILD BUNCH AND WONDERFUL HUSBAND AND FATHER. HIS FAMILY WAS WITH HIM AND OUR PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO THEM ALL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack, SASS #20451 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Absolutely terrible. Those who didn't know him had no idea of his talent as a TRUE pistolsmith. One of only a handful that were really 1911 legendary smiths. A great person and an example of the kind of craftsman we rarely see. I was honored to call him a friend. A sad day indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tully Mars Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Damn it! .. Wild Bodie Tom was a very talented 1911 gunsmith, the Cowboy world has lost another legend. Tom was a great friend, gunsmith, and companion. He'll be missed by many. A very sad day indeed. His family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackrabbit Joe #414 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 That is very sad news and family in our thoughts and prayers. R.I.P. Wild Bodie Tom see you down the road some where in time.. Jackrabbit Joe & Sly Puppy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catlow4697 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 REST IN PEACE TOM Catlow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August West, SASS #45079 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Thanks, Zona, for posting this. What a terrible loss to our community!!! Tom was always kind, generous, and helpful. He would go way out of his way to be helpful to fellow shooters. His generosity to the shooting community, to other cowboys, and to the clubs that he supported with his participation will live on in the spirit of those who he touched. And, he could indeed put together a heck of a 1911. His work looked like the parts grew together rather than being merely assembled. He was a wonderful man with a spectacular sense of humor and heart full of kindness. We will miss him tremendously! I will miss him. Godspeed WBT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Jones, SASS 2263 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Nice guy. He will be missed. RIP, Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Spur Jake SASS #7728 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Tommy was a friend and quite a character. He loved a good joke and a good time. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Condolences to his wife and family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turquoise Bill, SASS #39118 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Wild Bodie Tom was one of the first cowboy action shooters I met when I moved here to Arizona from the east coast, always considered him a friend, I am sure we all are going to mis him. May he rest in peace. Here is a psalm that I saved from some years back, I think it's appropriate for Tom: A Cowboy Psalm Dear God, only You know when I'll reach the end of my trail, So I want you to know I'm grateful. A hundred times I've been thrown by life And a hundred times You've lifted me back in the saddle. Every morning I see Your smile in the sunrise over the prairie And taste Your breath in the sage on the wind. You put the aches in my bones at sunset to remind me that I'm still alive, And the stars in the midnight sky to keep me humble. I know that You love me. When I've thirsted You've been my drink And Your words have been my bread. You catch me when I tangle my spurs, You keep me from taking the crooked path. You gave Your Son for my immortal soul. And I know, Lord, that when I am judged You won't care how long I stayed on– But how well I rode. ©Copyright2002 Boston John Doucette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 RIP my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafe Conager SASS #56958 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 RIP tom, he did a great job on 1911s, the world was a better place with him. Prayers for family and friends. Rafe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Prayers for his friends and family... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooting Bull Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Damn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Oh no! I met him once at a WBAS match. He was charming and fun! RIP Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Sloe Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 RIP sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Brasse, SASS #3562 Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Condolences to family & friend & rest in peace Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubious Don #56333 Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Godspeed my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk James Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 I am so sorry to hear of this loss. My family has had the pleasure of shooting with Wild Bodie Tom for the last eight years. He will be missed by all of us!!! Our prayers go out to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Meadows,SASS#28485L Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 RIP Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coconino Pistolero, SASS # 72432 Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 RIP Tom. Ya always made me smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coyote, SASS #63736 Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Rest in Peace, Tom. I will never be able to look at, let alone shoot, my 1911 without recalling that smile, my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Graham, # 26112 Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Curmudgeon on the outside and a kind heart on the inside. I'll miss that up-to-no-good twinkle in your eye Tom. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Harshly, SASS 45531L Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Good ride cowboy, you will be missed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramblin' Rose SASS #2811 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 RIP TOM. Condolences to his family. I have some fond memories of Tom and his great sense of humor, especially one night in Tombstone I will never forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Creek Jack Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 May God receive him in heaven and bless his family. SCJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nasty Nels Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Truly a sad day. My best wishes to Via Con Dios and the rest of the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K. Reds Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 RIP Tom ... Sure did enjoy his company. Best wishes to the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvertip Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 RiP TOM He was pretty much a nut in a good way. Good shooter and smith. ST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadeye Al, SASS # 26454 Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Great Guy, he will be missed RIP-TOM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Half-a-Hand Henri Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 RIP, Tom. This photo by Deadeye Al sums up my times with Tom...you always wondered what was behind that smirk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boggus Deal #64218 Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 For all who don’t know, the Celebration of Life for Bodie is June 29th at Cowtown Shooting Range at 11:00 am. If you can come, wear your cowboy attire and expect to laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Cubbie Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 RIP Tom. You were sure fun to shoot WBAS with. Prayers for your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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