Donald Dwayne Tompkins

Donald Dwayne Tompkins obituary, Galax, VA

Donald Dwayne Tompkins

Donald Tompkins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by High Country Services Funeral & Cremations on Dec. 15, 2025.
Mr. Donald Dwayne Tompkins, 80, of Galax, VA passed away on December 14, 2025 at his home. He was born on March 3, 1945 in Alleghany County, NC to the late John L. Morgan Tompkins and Eunice G. Tompkins. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Herbert Tompkins, Bayne Tompkins, and Wayne Tompkins, and his sisters, Annie Tompkins, Reva Williams, Lilly Mae Woodel, and Rosie Newman.
Donald is survived by his wife, Lora Jean Tompkins of Galax, VA, and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at High Country Services beginning at 2:00pm with Davis Smith officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1:00pm until 2:00pm. Burial will follow in the Crab Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family requests no food or visitation at the home.
The care of Mr. Tompkins has been entrusted to High Country Services. Online condolences can be made at www.highcountryservice.com.
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