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Alvin Douglas "Doug" Tomlin

1938 - 2011

BORN

1938

DIED

2011

Alvin Tomlin Obituary

Alvin Douglas "Doug" Tomlin, 72, lost his battle with cancer Monday, Oct. 10, 2011. Memorial service: 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21, in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas. A tribute to his life will follow at Ernie's Restaurant, 8206 Bedford Euless Road, North Richland Hills. Survivors: Wife, Thelma Tomlin; daughters, Vikki Smith and Pam Joiner; stepsons, James Brooke and John Brooke; grandchildren, Chelsy Smith, Dylan Joiner, Nathan Tomlin, Phillip Brooke and Eli Brooke; sister, Lena Fincher; and many nieces and nephews.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Oct. 18, 2011.

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Dave & Carol Bryan

October 18, 2011

Doug you were a great person you will be greatly missed. I pray for peace and comfort for Thelma and all your family. God Bless the family at this difficult time.

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