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Thomas W. "Tom Cat" Westcott obituary, Hodgenville, KY

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Thomas Westcott Obituary

Thomas W. "Tom Cat" Westcott, 73, of Hodgenville, passed away Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.

Mr. Westcott was a retired barge deckhand, who enjoyed farming and working with horses. Perhaps the brightest facets of Thomas' life were his grandchildren. He was a devoted grandfather, his eyes alight with pride at every accomplishment, big or small.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Jeanette Westcott; a brother, Wesley Westcott; and a sister, Victoria Westcott.

Mr. Westcott is survived by his wife, Loretta Westcott; two daughters, Tracey Renfrow and Toni Folse; a son, Sean Westcott (Jaime); a stepdaughter, Beth Riggs (Clarence); a stepson, Anthony Hopkins Jr. (Martha); nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends.

Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, at Chism Family Funeral Home in Vine Grove.

Condolences may be expressed at chismfamilyfunerals.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News-Enterprise from Aug. 18 to Aug. 20, 2025.

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Sandra K Taber Nichols

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Loretta & Family, sympathy to all of you for the loss of your loved one! I knew Tommy through Uncle Haynes & Aunt Dorothy. Aunt Jeanette was so sweet to me. Sending prayers for these difficult days.

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