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Victor Tumlinson Obituary
Tumlinson
1947-2019
On June 21, 2019, Victor Tumlinson, loving husband and father of four children, passed away at the age of 71. Victor Hilton Tumlinson was born October 4, 1947 to William Jackson and Pauline Olita Tumlinson in Harlingen, Texas. Victor graduated from Texas A & I with a degree in Petroleum Engineering. He was a Freemason and traveled the world as he worked in the oil industry for over 30 years, mostly at Occidental Petroleum Company.
In 1974, he married the love of his life, Barbara Lynn Lynch. On March 16, 2019, they celebrated 45 years of marriage. In his retirement, he enjoyed visiting family, walking his beloved dog, gardening, reading, genealogy, fishing on his boat, Miss B, and playing dominoes.
Victor was preceded in death by his father, Bill, his mother, Polly, his daughter, Katy Alice, his son, William Robert, and his brother, William Bartwell. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, his daughter, Jennifer Lyn and her spouse, Ashley, and his daughter, Kristy Mae and her spouse, Justin, and his 6 grandchildren, Liam, Gladys, Greta, Erik, Alita, and James, his brother, James Patrick and his spouse, Marsha, his sister, Nan Pauline, and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
A funeral service in the chapel followed by a graveside service will be held on Friday, June 28, 2019 at 10 AM at Duddlesten Funeral Home, 604 W. Hidalgo Avenue, Raymondville, TX 78580.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 2 PM at Touchmark at Coffee Creek, 2801 Shortgrass Road, Edmond, OK, 73003.
Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org.
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Mary Beth Wilson Henry
September 18, 2019
I was so sad to see this. You have all been on my mind lately and the fun we had as kids. I was older so I of course remember so much more than all of you.
Vic was so special to me, as you all were. I have so many memories of all of you kids and your mom and dad. When I moved to Harlingen at 8 years old and knew no one, your parents made me feel like part of the family.
Vic and I built forts for all of us in the back yard. Polly would beat egg whites for us to gobble up. The backyard barbecues with music and Polly's special barbecue sauce. The big boxes of doughnuts. I even had my own water jug on the back porch, Swimming at Lon C. Hill park and the Country Music concerts.
Nanny girl used to crawl under the house and it was Vic's job to get her. It wasn't always easy as she didn't want to come out.
I could go on and on as there's so many wonderful memories of all of you. Love and sympathy to all of you,
Jerry and Beth (Mary Beth Wilson) Henry
July 1, 2019
Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
Bob Joseph
June 27, 2019
I had the pleasure of working with Vic at OXY back in the 90's. He was the coleader of a work team that included people from OXY as well as 2 other companies OXY had acquired. Vic was an excellent leader fostering a spirit of teamwork and camaraderie; everyone on that team became friends. You could always count on Vic. He will be missed.
Cal Horvath
June 27, 2019
When I was at the Marine Academy, I'd spend most weekends at the Tumlinson's. I would have to wrestle the boys before dinner. Vic was the toughest. A good family lost a good man.
Bonnie Tumlinson
June 26, 2019
What a special man Vic was!
All of our memories of him are accompanied with a smile!
We wish you safe travels and that you feel God's peace and comfort!
Jay and Bonnie
J B
June 25, 2019
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. May the wonderful treasures of your beloved Victor Tumlinson fill your hearts with love and bring you peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Hosea 13:14
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Duddlesten Funeral Home604 W Hidalgo Ave P.O. Box 707, Raymondville, TX 78580
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