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David Tompkins Obituary
EASLEY — Mr. David Lewis Tompkins, 62, husband of Debbie Crowe Tompkins, went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018.
Born in Greenville County, the son of Mary Elizabeth Sisk Tompkins of Easley and the late Billy Gene Tompkins, Mr. Tompkins was a 1974 graduate of Easley High School and an inspector with BMW Manufacturing. He was a member of Potter's Clay Fellowship where he served as church treasurer.
David loved fishing, golfing, dove hunting and Clemson football, but most of all he loved his family.
Surviving, in addition to his wife of 40 years, are a son, Dustin Tompkins (Kaitlin) of Charlotte, N.C.; a daughter, Dawn Tompkins Miller (Jeremy) of Liberty; three sisters, Sherry Booth, Lori LaBrash (Paul), all of Easley, and Joni Harrison (Daryl) of Pickens; and three grandchildren, Haley Miller, Natalie Miller and Luca Tompkins. In addition to his father, Mr. Tompkins was predeceased by a sister, Robin Tompkins.
Funeral services were Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 at Potter's Clay Fellowship, 142 Grace Drive, Easley, SC 29640. Burial followed in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Easley.
The family received friends Sunday at the church, prior to the service.
The family is at the home.
Memorials may be made in memory of David to the Potter's Clay Fellowship Building Fund, P.O. Box 2888, Easley, SC 29641.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, Easley, which is assisting the family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Todd McAlister
October 4, 2018
To the Tompkins family,
You have been in our prayers for a long time during difficult times in David's journey these past number of years and you continue to be during this most difficult time for you all. David was a good guy who will be missed.
Love you all,
Todd, Pam, Lindsey, & Drake McAlister
Stephanie Pahutski
October 1, 2018
I am so sorry to hear for your loss. Your entire family is in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Sharon Russell
October 1, 2018
Debbie and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Sorry I couldn't be there for you during this time but you are in my thoughts and prayers.
D Hollin
September 30, 2018
We were saddened to hear of David passing away. We have such fond memories of growing up together in Botany Park. All of your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Much love, Donna Uldrick, David Hollin, and Darryl Hollin
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Sandy Mason
September 30, 2018
David Thomkin's Family. I am so very sorry about David's passing ! I know he was a Godly man. May God bless each one you. He is our rock and He will comfort you . Love in Christ to all !! Sandy Mason
Sandra Nabors
September 30, 2018
So sorry for your loss, know my love and prayers are with you and your family.
Kay Wood
September 30, 2018
Debbie, Dawn, and Dustin,
Dale and I are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers daily. David was a fine man and we loved him dearly.
Mary Wideman
September 29, 2018
"My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, wishing you hope in midst of sorrow, comfort in midst of pain. It was a great honor to have worked with David."
- Mary Wideman, Co-worker, Simpsonville, SC, Sep. 29,2018
Debra Eades
September 29, 2018
We are so sorry to hear of David's passing. He was such a special man to us all. I'm proud to have known him and called him my friend. Our thoughts and prayers for Debbie and the family.
Mike and Debbie (Sanders) Eades
Teresa Chapman
September 29, 2018
Sherry, Lori & family I am so very sorry to hear of the home going of David! Lots of Love & Prayers to each & everyone, always.
Mike and Lyn Jordan
September 29, 2018
Our hearts are broken for you. We are praying for your family. David was a wobderful, godly man with a very kind heart.
Daniel & Pam Nalley
September 29, 2018
Words can't express the sadness we feel. David was a wonderful man of God & such an inspiration to us all. Praise God thst we have hope to see him again. We love you & your family & we will always be here for you.
Love & prayers
Terry and Terri Fowler
September 29, 2018
Terry and want to express our deepest sympathies in the loss of David. We will never forget David and Ray making the trip to Hobbsville, NC to bring us eventually to Glenwood. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this time. Love and prayers!
Amanda Fergu
September 29, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss. Mom (Ms. Ferguson) and Ms. Tompkins worked at the hospital together for so long. Our prayers are with you all. Joni - my classmate know that the Class of 79 have you lifted up. God a Bless you all.
Patricia Chang
September 29, 2018
DavidRIP I am a good friend of your mother,Lib, and many members of your family.
With deepest sympathy, Pat Chang
Buddy and Judy Head
September 29, 2018
@Sorry for your lost Prayer for you and your family
Patti Sisk-Moore
September 29, 2018
Lib & all of the family, Heartfelt sadness in the loss of David. As we get older we grow apart & loose touch with each other but our memories & faith in God carries us through. Thoughts & prayers will be with all of you!! Patti Sisk-Moore
Elma Teat
September 29, 2018
Debbie and family. My sympathy and prayers are with you
Flo (Floree) Garrett
September 29, 2018
Lib and ALL your family!!
I am so sorry to hear about David. Please know I LOVE ALL of you, and will be PRAYING for ALL!!
Carol Wilson
September 29, 2018
He was a great man. I know he's in Heaven with God and Pat. You are all in my prayers
Lucilla Brown
September 28, 2018
Debbie and family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss. David was a good man and a good friend to everyone. He will be truly missed. My heart goes out to all of you.
Love you
Lucille Brown
Billy Keller
September 28, 2018
Sorry for loss
Judy Mccurley
September 28, 2018
Thoughts and prayers are with family and friends.
Jeff & Allison Kirby
September 28, 2018
Our family is so very sorry for this great loss. David was a faithful follower of Christ and it showed in his life. It's hard to believe we saw him at church just 2 weeks ago. We will be praying for you all in the days to come.
Scott Wilson
September 28, 2018
Debbie and family,
My heart aches for your loss. David was a wonderful man, a wonderful friend and a wonderful man of God. He will not be forgotten. Please know that we are praying for each and every one of you.
Louise Harrison Harrison
September 28, 2018
So sorry to hear of David's passing. I know he is in the arms of our Lord. David was a one-of-a-kind person, very special. David sat alone quietly at the hospital when Jim was having heart bypass surgery. He stayed until we got the news that Jim was going to be alright. It takes a great man to do something like that. Debbie, Dawn, and Dustin, you are in my prayers.
Susan Vlahos
September 28, 2018
David has impacted so many people. His Godly influence has spread even wider that what any of us probably know. I feel so blessed to have had him as my cousin! He will be missed so much! But I am grateful that he has achieved his lifelong goal to be with the Lord. No more chemo, no more pain...now he is totally healed! We will see him again. Until then, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Christy Staton
September 28, 2018
To all of David's family...please know that you are in my thoughts as you grieve the passing of a wonderful man. I only met David a couple of times, but it was enough to know what a funny, warm and Godly man he was. My parents, Ron and Dayna Hill, thought the world of him. He will remain in the hearts of our family forever.
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