Tommy Lee Caruthers, 85 of Denton, Texas, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025. He was born on October 2, 1939, in Denton to TL and Pauline Caruthers. He attended Denton local schools and North Texas State University, now University of north Texas.

He married Patricia Ann Bickley on May 5, 1963. They have been members of St. David's Episcopal Church in Denton for the past 56 years.

Tommy operated Caruthers Oil Company in Denton. He and Pat were active in many community organizations including the Chamber of Commerce, several City of Denton Committees, Denton Benefit League, and St. David's Episcopal Church.

Hunting was his passion and conservation his avocation. He was a life member of the Dallas Safari club where he served as director, convention chairman and co-chairman, and active with conventions for many years. The Dallas Ecological Foundation was a favorite organization of Tommy's, where he served as president several times, treasurer, secretary, and vice- chairman and chairman. Tommy was a founding member of the Texas Bighorn Society, which started in 1981. He served various roles within the foundation and sat on the Board of Directors. Tommy was also a lifetime member of The Foundation of North American Wild Sheep with which he was deeply involved in the direction of conventions in various states. Lastly, The Boone and Crockett Club, which he had been a member since the founding in 1989, and served as the first president and various other roles during his membership.

Visitation for Tommy will be held Friday, September 12, 2025 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at DeBerry Funeral Directors in Denton, Texas.

Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at St. David's Episcopal Church in Denton at 11:00 am, with Fr. Paul Nesta officiating. Tommy will be laid to rest at Roselawn Memorial Park immediately following the service.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation or St. David's of Denton .

Tommy is survived by his wife, Pat Caruthers; son, Tommy, Jr. and wife Keri; sister, Pat Davis; grandchildren, Major and Brighton Caruthers; sister-in-law, Marth Durham; nieces, Debbie Davis, Kathy Adams, and Kerry Davis Carrillo; and nephew, Rob Durham.

He is preceded in death by his parents, TL and Pauline Caruthers; and son, Colin Caruthers.