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RANDY TOMLINSON
LIMA — Randy L. Tomlinson, 63, died at 12:43 PM on Saturday, November 29, 2014, at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, Ohio.
Randy was born on July 24, 1951, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Robert Tomlinson and Annabell (Burden) Tomlinson.
He had worked at Dana Corp for 40 years. He was a member of UAW Local 1765. He served in the United States Army in Vietnam. He was a member of the Eagles #370 and the Moose Lodge #199. He loved his family, hunting, his Harley Davidson, The Ohio State Buckeyes, boating and camping. Randy was not a formal guy-family requests casual attire or Harley or OSU clothing worn for visitation and funeral.
He is survived by: his fiance, Barb (Scoles) VanAtta, of Lima, OH; his son, Adam (Amanda) Tomlinson; of Lima, and his daughter Lindsey Tomlinson of Dayton; seven grandchildren, Noah, David, Joseph, Julian, Gabriel, Julianna, and Tristen; four step children, Jenny VanAtta, Ashley (Ramon) Jimenez VanAtta, Annie (Dustin Hites) VanAtta and Hannah VanAtta; former wife, Mary (Smith) Lotz; seven siblings, Bob (Connie) Tomlinson, Kim (Charles) Hudnell, April (Ronnie) Dickson, Chris Castillo, Allan Melson, Mike Melson, Dick Rudy all of Florida.
He was preceded in death by: his grandchild Elijah Jimenez
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, December 02, 2014, with a F.O.E. Service at 8:00 PM at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home in Lima, Ohio.
A Funeral Service will begin at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, December 03, 2014 at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home in Lima, OH. with Pastor Perry Eagy officiating.
Interment of cremated will be at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Veterans Food Pantry, 810 W. North St., Lima, Ohio 45801
Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Randy Tomlinson
December 3, 2014
RIP Randy, very fortunate to have known you, never forgotten....
Tim D.
Mike and Michele , Brenda Tippie and Anna and Mike Nungester
December 2, 2014
Randys name has been placed at The National Shine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Metal to share in the prayers and Masses offered there each day and in daily prayers of the Vincentian community.
Jenn Fuqua
December 2, 2014
This breaks my heart I just spoke to Randy at my grandmas funeral a few weeks back. It was always great to see him, he gave me a big hug and we talked about the reunion next year. Randy was always so nice to me. Love you Randy see you again give grandma and grandpa a hug for me. Praying for everyone who loves Randy
LARRY
December 2, 2014
RIP Randy you fought a long battle.
Jackie Scoles
December 2, 2014
So sorry for your loss,may memories bring you comfort,love Ron & Jackie
Dale Steinke
December 2, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss. I worked with Randy in the labor department for 2 1/2 years and got to know him and we had some good times together. He will be greatly missed. May you feel the comfort of famiy and friends during this difficult time.
Jackie Scoles
December 2, 2014
So sorry for your loss may memories bring you comfort,love Ron & Jackie
The Noble Family
December 1, 2014
Thoughts and prayers for family and friends.
Bud& Lynn Burden
December 1, 2014
We are sending our thoughts and prayers for all of Randy's family. Especially his children.. We spent alot of good times with Randy through the years, and so saddened of this loss..His gentleness and kindness is one of his greatest strengths.. I was part of the hunting, fishing, boating.. precious memories..
December 1, 2014
Jerry and Virginia Hines (Ada, Oh) We pray God gives you comfort and fills in the gaps the passing of Randy will create.
December 1, 2014
Our deepest sympathy, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
-Cheryl Begay & Boys-
November 30, 2014
The Mattera Family - friends of Ashley & Ramon Jimenez - we would like to send our condolences to the family and let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers .
hannah vanatta
November 30, 2014
Love and miss you randy!!
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