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Lynn Tompkins Obituary
The Rev. Lynn H. Tompkins, 78, of South Gibson, died Wednesday at Allied Hospice, Scranton, after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, the former Jane Griffin.
Born Jan. 6, 1942, in New Milford, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Teresa Payne Tompkins.
Lynn was an Army veteran having served in West Germany on the Berlin Wall during the Cold War. He was a skilled carpenter having been self-employed for many years.
The Rev. Tompkins was a graduate of the University of Scranton, having received a Bachelor of Arts degree in theology. He later furthered his studies at Drew University, New Jersey. He was ordained into The United Methodist Church and served the Wyoming Conference as pastor of the Carley Brook, Smith Hill, Westover and Glenwood parishes.
Before his retirement, he later served as pastor of the Friends of Christ Church.
He was a loving husband, supportive father and proud grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family. His true passion in life was fishing and every free moment he had would be spent casting a line into his favorite fishing hole. He was a simple man who lived by the motto, "God, Family and Country."
He is also survived by four sons, Kenneth and wife, Judy, of Oneonta, N.Y.; Wayne and wife, Barbara, of Athens, Texas; John and wife, Cheryl, of South Gibson; and Nate and wife, Marsha, of South Gibson; 10 grandchildren, Sandy, Jake, Tyler, Clair, Hollis, Paulina, Marguerite, Avery, Adia and Addison; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lois Ketzel of New Castle and Linda Jewel of Mercer; several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Bryce Tompkins.
A private graveside service will be held today at the South Gibson Cemetery with Pastor John Shaffer of the South Gibson United Methodist Church officiating.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Shifler-Parise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Clifford.
To share condolences and photos with Pastor Tompkins' family, visit his book of everlasting memories at www.parisefuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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