Thomas Ray Cruse Celebration of Life set

Thomas Ray Cruse

Thomas Ray Cruse Celebration of Life is 11 a.m., Friday at the McBride-Cruse Family Cemetery, 24455 State Highway 63, in Hodgen with Reverend Jim Nelson officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener.

He was born March 16, 1962 in Flint, Michigan to Bobby Lee and Sandra Ann (Odykairk) Cruse and passed away April 15, 2025 at his residence in the Muse at the age of 63.

Tom was a longtime resident of the area. After high school graduation, Tom moved south and never looked back. He spent most of his career in the oil fields and then plumbing for many years. When he got sick he moved back home to the farm and spent most of his days doing what he truly loved; farming with his family, learning, hunting, and fishing. He loved Jesus, his family, and his country. Morning coffee with his parents was the best part of his day. He will be missed but we all know he is finally free.

He is survived by his wife, Lucy Cruse, of the home; his parents Bobby Lee and Sandra Ann Cruse of Muse; one step-daughter

Jasmine Cole and husband Alex of the Big Cedar community and their daughter, Addie; one son, Trevor Cruse, of Houston, Texas; two step-sons Adam Morton and Shane Morton, both of Poteau; one sister Rebecca Nelson and husband Jim of Swartz Creek, Michigan; two brothers Gary Cruse and wife Lisa of Muse, and Steve Cruse and wife Cindy of Idabel; six grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other loved ones, and many friends.

To sign Tom’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.