Mars Hill, Virginia
MARS HILL, N.C. - John Thomas Tompkins IV (Jay), 37, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009.He was a native of Newport News and the son of John Thomas and Ellen Jones Tompkins.Jay was a graduate of Christ Church School and Warren Wilson College. He was an educator who tutored children with learning...
Read MoreJust seeing this. I am so very sorry. I now live in Ft Myers with Randi, her husband Nate, and 10 year old son Mac. Hope all your family is well If you are ever this way came visit. Best, Mary Adele
Mary Adele Starnes
June 25, 2024
I will continue to remember Jay's easy laughter~ringing through my ears. His slow saunter down the road will be hard to forget, and the bright eyes that always lit up Jay's sweet baby-face-skin when he was happy to see you .... can never be replaced.
Jay you are sooooo loved!
Keri Willwver
November 21, 2009 | Asheville, NC
Jay was a great teacher for my daughter Leah at Orton Academy. He was a great influence on her life. She told me yesterday that she will miss him so much.
Audrey Ennis
November 20, 2009 | Asheville, NC
Jay is the reason that my son Sean is who he is. He lead by example, that anyone can overcome an educational disability. He was kind, considerate and understanding of a child who was singled out and misunderstood. Jay you changed our lives and you will be missed by all you touched. I remember a softball game in which you cheered for a foul ball, because it was the first ball this child had ever hit without being struck out. Your acknowledgment made it a victory. It was not a defeat. For...
Leslie Ettwein
November 18, 2009 | Arden, NC
I knew Jay as a dear friend to my son, and I have no words to express the sorrow I feel for you. You are not alone in your grief, though yours is the greatest.
Kathy Foster
November 18, 2009 | Fredericksburg, TX
Jay has been a brother to me for years, and that is how he will stay. I will miss him greatly.
Richard Stowe
November 10, 2009 | Bakersville, NC
Dear Ellen and John,
We were so sad to read of your son's death. The devastating pain of such a loss is hard to imagine. May God help you take one day at a time and slowly replace your void with happy times.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Bev and AC Pulliam
November 09, 2009
Dear John and Ellen,
Words cannot express the saddness we feel about the passing of Jay. I remember him as such a sweet and kind soul and a great reflection of your love and warmth as a wonderful family.
Hillary Gross
November 09, 2009 | Port Orange, FL
Dear Ellen And John,
Please accept our sincere condolences. Jay was a wonderful person, and we know that your memories will sustain you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Deepest sympathy,
Betty, Bill and Tom Cole
Newport News, VA
Tom Cole
November 09, 2009 | Tampa, FL
