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Gordon Tomlinson Obituary

TOMLINSON Gordon Leroy Tomlinson, age 72, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2011. U. S. Army Veteran. Retired from Hausman Steel. Preceded in death by brother Freddie and sister Janie. Survived by wife, Barabara; five children, Nancy Harrah, Roger Gilland, Lisa Loveday, Ann Gilland and Richard Gilland; brothers, Tommy, Bobby and Mike; numerous grandchildren, great- grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be at a later date. Arrangements by O. R. WOODYARD CO. 1346 S. High Street.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jun. 20 to Jun. 22, 2011.

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June 23, 2011

" Grandpa was my hero i was so proud to be his grandson and wanted to be just like him,I will miss him so much "LOVE U ALWAYS & FOREVER ! " Brian Harrah(Columbus,OH)

Barbra Tomlinson Jordan

June 22, 2011

In loving memory of a wonderful person uncle Gordon. We will love you and miss you always.

Barbra Tomlinson jordan

June 22, 2011

In loving memory of a wonderful person my uncle Gordon. We will love you and miss you always.

Linda Tomlinson-Edwards

June 22, 2011

Thanks Uncle Gordon for always being there for me...I know you were really excited when I called and told you we have Dad back in our lives...You will be missed dearly!! Love always...TUB

Robert L Tomlinson Sr.

June 22, 2011

Bunk our lives are seperated but will be joined together all in a far greater place then we can imagine. My memories will always be with me of our hardtimes and of all the fun we had growing up together fishing, hunting, camping in tent at Bluerock during gun season all the family reunions on Wheeling creek. Bro i'll miss calling and stopping just to chat with you, so glad you did get on phone with me saturday so glad i could say "I love you brother" never knowing it would be the last words you'd here me say to you. Rest in peace my brother for i know your not suffering and your with God, family, and friends. Love ya Gordon You'll never be forgotten Brother Bobby

Amber Gilland

June 22, 2011

He was the best Grandfather and loved his family with all he had. I have more fond memories than I can begin to put in such a small space.I will think of him always and miss him everyday. No matter how old I am I will always be "Papa's Angel"

Margie Rickman

June 22, 2011

grow up down the street with my sisters, Mary, Ruth who have both passed away. ( The Hilderbrand's). I am Margie. We all used to play together.

Patty Foster

June 22, 2011

My prayers and condolences to the family I have many fond memories of my cousin Gordon including family reunions on Wheeling Creek. He taught me to fish and bought me bowling shoes. God's Blessings to the entire family.

Patty Ann Foster

michael tomlinson

June 21, 2011

he was good brother too me. sorry too see him go. he with god family freinds love your little brother michael p.

rhonda crouse

June 20, 2011

my mom and I send our condolences to all of you and we will miss gordon so much, victor will miss his michigan buddy too.

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