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Joe N. Tompkins Sr.
1945 - 2016
Joe N. Tompkins Sr.
1945 - 2016
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BORN
1945
DIED
2016
Joe Tompkins Obituary
A Connersville Native, Joe was born September 1, 1945, the son of Delbert and Mary Johnson Tompkins and attended Connersville area schools. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1963 and honorably served his country for seven years. On March 3, 1973, Joe married the former, Rosalind L. Ailes. Joe was employed at Connersville Paint Company for thirty-six years and was previously employed at Lee Cylinders in Cambridge City. He was proud to work at Kunkel's Drive-In as a teenager. Joe was a former member of the Moose Lodge and the V.F.W. In his leisure time, Joe enjoyed being with people and socializing.
Joe is survived by his wife of forty-three years, Rosalind L. Tompkins, his sons and their spouses: Joe N. Tompkins II and Sheila of Brookville; Elvis A. Tompkins and Angela of Greenfield; his grandchildren: Tyler, Dylan, Tanner, Taisha, Trevis and Clayton Tompkins, Nick Schnitker, Victoria Dancer and Sammie Kates; his siblings and their spouses: Robert Tompkins and Shirley of Connersville; Harold Tompkins and Valerie of Florida; Evelyn of Las Vegas; his mother-in-law: Betty Stewart of Connersville; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, Joe is preceded in death by six sisters and three brothers.
Friends may visit at the funeral home Thursday, July 21st, 2016 from 4 to 6 p.m. with military honors by the Fayette County Veterans Council . Cremation will follow. There will be no public funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made to the family of Joe N. Tompkins, Sr. For additional information and to send condolences or memories, go to www.ShowalterBlackwellLong.com.
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JIM WICKER
July 22, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of joes passing we have been friends for many years
may god bless every one in their sorrow
JIM WICKER
Edwina Daniel
July 21, 2016
I am so sorry for you loss. Joe was such a good guy. He loved to chat while you were having pt we will miss him..
Edwina
Tara Henry-Madden
July 21, 2016
Joe, Tyler, and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry to hear of your father/grandfather's passing. Take care
Melissa Adkins
July 21, 2016
Rosalind, So sorry to hear about Joe's passing he was such a great man who loved to talk, we would tease him about carrying your purse always told him it matched his shoes," LOL" RIP Joe you will be missed !!!!
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Sue McGillem
July 21, 2016
I am so sorry prayers for you and family I will miss him he was a good friend
martha suchla
July 20, 2016
rosalind i am so sorry to hear about joe's passing what a shock i wanted to let you know i was thinking about you and wanted to be there but i work tomorrow from ten to seven thought i could take lunch at three but calling not until four but i just wanted to let you know i am thinking of you and if at all possible i will be there if you need anything call me martha suchla w/m 825-6172
July 20, 2016
Rosalind and Family;
Just want to say that it was an Honor to meet with Joe and have our talks about his time in the United States Air Force. I will always remember his visits to my office. May God grant you peace and comfort during this most difficult time. We will keep you in our prayers.
Bobby Smith
Fayette County Veterans Service Office
July 20, 2016
Rosalind, I am so sorry to learn of Joe's passing. You and Joe had a good life and marriage and for that I am sure you are so thankful. I am sure you have many great memories and you will always treasure those. You will be in my prayers and may God bless you. Take care of yourself. I am thankful for our friendship over the years. You are a very special person.
Dolores
Melissa
July 19, 2016
Will miss you saying hello to me in the mornings.
christina laboyteaux
July 19, 2016
So sad to hear this!! We at dollar tree are sure going to miss seeing his face and him giving us all a hard time!! People say you cant get attached to people you dont see everyday but they are so wrong!! Our thoughts and prayers are with his family!!
THE HOWELL FAMILY
July 19, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers your way.
BRUCE, CINDY AND JENNIFER HOWELL
July 19, 2016
So sorry to hear of your loss our thoughts and prayers go out to the family,will miss seeing him at Walmart. Steven and Tammy Friend & family.
Randy "Big R" Klemme
July 19, 2016
Joe it has been a while since we last spoke but we talked many times when I worked at the radio station. Rest in the Lord's arms my friend until we meet again
July 19, 2016
DAVID AND FAYE ALLEN
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
I WORKED WITH JOE FOR 18 YEARS AT CP INC.
HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND AND I'LL MISS HIM.
jimmy + beth hisle
July 18, 2016
So sorry to hear off the loss of joe, he was a great man that I will never forget. Always was good to talk to him about my running, I will miss that.
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