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David Thompkins Obituary


  
DAVID CLARENCE THOMPKINS (Age 45)  
On Wednesday, July 13, 2011 of Boynton Beach, FL. Beloved husband of Tricia McDermott Thompkins; father of Maya Simone Deborah Thompkins; son of Dr. Shirley Thompkins and J. Allen Kimbrough; brother of Jamal and Shaneda Thompkins, Williamshad, Tami, Michael and Lorraine Morris. Also survived by Mark Rogers and Tajo Fischer, who were like his very own. Relatives and friends may call at First Baptist Church of Glenarden, 3600 Brightseat Road, Landover, MD 20785 on Monday, July 25 from 10 to 11 a.m., where service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment Maryland Veteran's Cemetery, Cheltenham. Memorial contributions may be made to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington, 4103 Benning Road, NE, Washington, DC 20019, Attn: Paul or go to www.bgcgw.org. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 24, 2011.

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Yorlano Massenburg

August 16, 2011

To Tricia and family,

I have only recently heard this tragic news. Please note that you are in my hearts and prayers. Love you, LANA

David with sister Joan taken summer 2010.

Joan Gandy

July 27, 2011

Linda Babb

July 25, 2011

May God bless and keep you all. David was loved by many and will be sorely missed. He brought a lot of laughter to our EDS office in Largo. God bless.

G. Robbins

July 25, 2011

May God’s Love and Blessings always be in your hearts, find peace in your memories, your loved one is just asleep. He will be deeply missed.

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