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Douglas Tompkins Obituary
71, peacefully passed away June 11, 2016 at his home in Jordan, MN. He was a loving and kind person and an avid lover of golf.
He is survived by his daughter, Marsha Briggs; his granddaughters, TeVeon Gant and Tatian Briggs; and sister, Constance Cooksey; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Memorial service will be 2 p.m. on July 2nd, 2016 at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 443 E. Kentucky St., Louisville, KY.
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Beverly R Bradley
June 25, 2025
Missing you uncle, until we meet again. Rest Easy uncle Doug. I love you
Barbara Stapleton
June 24, 2025
I still miss you every day. Love you still
Barbara Stapleton
June 24, 2024
Still missing You! Every time I look around! I know you are in a better place. God Speed!
Beverly Bradley
June 24, 2024
Missing you uncle Doug, I miss calling on your birthday, and holidays. Our long talks. Until we meet again, rest Easy. I love you
Beverly Bradley
Barbara J Stapleton
June 24, 2022
Still Missing You! I know you are watching over all us. Thank you for your Wisdom and Strength!
Barbara Stapleton
June 24, 2021
Every time I walk through the kitchen and spill a little bit of coffee, cause I filled it tooo high..I think of you! I miss you you. God Bless in Heaven!
Beverly Bradley
June 24, 2020
Missing you always. I know you, Mom, Aunt Juanita and Grand mamma is having one heck of a reunion. Rest easy uncle, until we meet again❤❤❤
Barbara Stapleton
June 24, 2020
Missing You!
June 24, 2019
It is hard to believe it has been almost 3 years since you left us. I miss you every Day!
Jerry Emerson
January 17, 2017
There was such joy in sharing what is real with you it is surprising I can't remember you won't be picking up your phone when I call. I feel blessed to have known you. There may never be anyone to fill your shoes. Take an old man's love along as you finally fly over a rainbow surrounded by bluebirds Sarah sang us into believing await all of us.
Barbara
July 9, 2016
The Angels in Heaven were glad to welcome You Home Douglas! Love always and You will Forever be missed by your Minnesota Family and Friends!
Beverly Carthen
July 2, 2016
To my wonderful uncle,I love you so much. You will truly be missed
Marsha Briggs
June 30, 2016
To a wonderful Dad i will miss you soo much! Love you soo much!!!
June 29, 2016
I am going to miss you, my loving uncle. You will always remain in my heart as well as my memories. RIH
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