Thomas Blythe

Thomas L. "Tom" Blythe, 67, of North Little Rock, passed away December 12, 2013. He was born in Conway on September 12, 1946 to Lindon & Lois Blythe. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Lynette.

Mr. Blythe was retired from Pulaski County Special School District and had been very active in the Burns Park Athletic Association and North Little Rock Optimist Club. During that time, he coached his sons and the youth of NLR in Teeny League, Little League and Senior League baseball.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Carol, and two sons, Buck Blythe and wife, Vanessa, and Bryan Blythe all of Cabot. He also leaves his special granddaughters, Ashtyn and Brittani Blythe whom he loved with all his heart; two sisters, Karen Hutchens (Jim) and Donna Clawson (Ed) all of Conway, several nieces and nephews and many wonderful friends.

Family visitation will be Monday, December 16 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at North Little Rock Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 17 at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home with interment at Rest Hills. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Arkansas Game & Fish Commission. Online obituary and guest registry at www.SmithFamilyCares.com .