WILMINGTON — Terry Darnell Bloodworth Sr. 68 of Wilmington, NC passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025 at Lower Cape Fear Lifecare in Wilmington, NC surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on February 23, 1957 in Norfolk Virginia to Pauline Walker Bloodworth and the late James Bloodworth. Terry lived a full and meaningful life defined by love, service, and generosity. He studied culinary arts at the University of Georgia for three years and became an incredibly talented chef, known for putting heart and soul into everything he cooked. Before pursuing his passion in the kitchen, Terry proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps. His time in the service shaped the strength and compassion he carried throughout his life.
Terry’s proudest accomplishment was his family. He married his high school sweetheart, Laqunas C. Bloodworth and together they raised four children: Felicia Bloodworth-Hooper of Tampa, FL., Terry Bloodworth Jr. (Vashti), Laqunas (Layla) Bloodworth, and Travis Bloodworth all of Wilmington, NC. He later remarried and built a second loving family with his wife Donna F. Bloodworth, with whom he had two children: Okoy’e Bloodworth of Philadelphia, PA and Jasmine Bloodworth of Raleigh, NC. He was a devoted father, grandfather to 13 grandchildren. Keiona Green, Terry Wilson, Keimya Hooper, Karias Wilson, Khalil Wilson, Travis Bloodworth Jr., Zayquan Sapps, Justice Bloodworth, Kayden Bloodworth, Zalaya Davis, Landon Morris, Taliyah Green, Levi Morris and great-grandfather to 8 great-grandchildren. They were all his pride and joy.
Terry was the kind of person who made a lasting impression on everyone he met. He was generous to a fault, always willing to help, listen, or simply brighten your day. His big heart and warm spirit made him a friend to many. He also had a deep love for the outdoors. Whether he was fishing off the pier, hunting in the woods, or camping under the stars, Terry felt most at peace surrounded by nature.
Terry was preceded in death by his father James Bloodworth Sr. and his brother James Bloodworth Jr. Terry is survived by his loving mother, Pauline Walker Bloodworth; his siblings Stephen “Wayne” Bloodworth (Natalie), Angel McKoy, Tony Bloodworth (Barbara), and Carol Bloodworth; his six children, 13 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and extended family members who loved him dearly.
He will be remembered as a devoted family man, a proud Marine, a gifted chef, and someone who truly lived with heart. His love and legacy will live on through all those whose lives he touched.
The apple and the snake took our paradise away. Now we’re using the apples to pay the snakes told us it’s ok/the new way. No way Jose’! I’ll stick with Jesus because if Jose’ is Hose then Jesus Hesus (he’s us). So I trust we get our tithes and offerings flowing accordingly. So the currency that we see, flows you to me constantly multiplied by three. WAIT wouldn’t that be frequency
A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Quinn McGowen Funeral Home, 315 Willow Woods Dr, Wilmington, NC 28409.
