David TOMKINS

It's hard to believe that seven years have gone by and you will always have a place in our heart. We still live across the street and many happy memories often come to mind, you come up in conversations we have quite often. Oddly, new neighbor(s) is also called Dave and one of their sons has a white car similar to you Patsy, always a reminder. Oh to be able to go back ten, fifteen years to fully appreciate what great friends and neighbors you both were.

To the Tomkins family....I was one of David's classmates at the Salvation Army College in Atlanta, Georgia. I recently heard of his passing. After we graduated from the college, we parted ways, each to his own appointment. If memory serves me correct, David returned to Florida and I remained in Atlanta, Georgia. I remember David for his gracious hospitality when he invited me to spend a weekend at the Pensacola Corps Center. At the time, we were both single young men, loyal to our...

Dave was my boss, mentor, 2nd father, and dear friend. He hired me when I was 26 and I worked for him for 8 years until I moved to North Carolina in 1999. He would never admit to being my boss; I was his “co-worker.” His influence on my life, and who I am has been profound, but he would never take credit for that either.
Dave enjoyed portraying himself as a simple, humble southern boy, but simple he was not. After you got past the slow, southern drawl and seemingly innocent questions,...

My Dear sweet Lisa so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers! Love you

Dad's Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, February 9, 2014 at Mom and Dad's house from 2-4. Please contact me for information or directions.
Lisa

Lisa and family, I am so sorry for your pain. From things you shared over the years about your Dad I know you share a lot of his qualities. From always needing to make others smile to always bringing home those *strays*. We pray for you to have peace and remember the good times!

We feel your pain and understand your loss,praying for you and your family,my dads passing is still fresh,iI will not say it gets easier as much as life just continues,if yall need anything just holler

Dad, it is so hard realizing I will never see that handsome smile or hear that infectious laughter ever again.
You brought so much joy to so many in your life. I still have so many questions I wanted to ask. You were our Rock. Our Constant. The memories we share will never go away and we will make sure your great grandchildren learn of the loving, compassionate man they called Grandpa T. I miss you Dad.

A limb has fallen from the family tree.
I keep hearing a voice that...