Tom Love died in his hometown of Oklahoma City on Tuesday at age 85. He was known for establishing with his wife Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores, which grew to more than 600 travel plazas. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, four children, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, with another two on the way.
The couple started the business, originally named Musket Corp., in 1964 in a small town outside of Oklahoma City.
Here is a collection of photos of the Love family and Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores:
Tom Love was the executive chairman of the company.
Photo: Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores
Tom Love bestows the Service Award.
Tom Love and his wife Judy were married for 62 years.
The couple started the company with $5,000 to lease an abandoned service station in Watonga, a small rural town northwest of Oklahoma City.
Tom Love cuts an opening ceremony ribbon.
Tom and Judy Love had four children, Frank, Greg, Jenny and Laura.
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Bobby Forbes
I pray for the family to heal from there loss.The loss of a great husband to Judy and of a father to there 4 children and grandfather and great grandfather.As a employee of Loves at FairPlay South Carolina I pray that Tom’s legacy keep on driving on even in heaven.
Mary Horton
I’m so sorry for your loss. May God be with the Love family. I really enjoy working for Love’s Travel Stop. I wish I could have met Mr Tom Love in Sulphur Springs Texas.
Ellen Gross
Sorry for your loss. He was a great man and I hope his legacy and values will live on in his children. I pray for the family. I enjoyed working for loves travel stop in Ritzville Wa wish there was one in Moberly Missouri.
Kathy lewis
Sorry for your family loss. Tom was a wonderful man and boss. Prayers to all of you.