Gary Tompkins Obituary
Gary was preceded in death by: his parents, Lucille and Leroy Tompkins of Allegan, MI.
He is survived by: children, Tammy Rogers of Lansing, MI and Gary L. Johnson (Tina) of Atlanta, Georgia; former son-in-law, Anthony Rogers (Delores) of Lansing, MI; grandchildren, Anthony Rogers Jr. (Aliana) of Phoenix, Arizona, Taryn Rogers of Phoenix Arizona, Toi Rogers (Justin) of Lansing, MI, and Gary R. Johnson of Atlanta, Georgia; and great-grandchildren, Anthony Rogers III of Phoenix, Arizona and Justin Oade Jr. of Lansing, MI.
A memorial service will be held to honor Gary's memory on Friday, February 16, 2024 at Riley Funeral Home at 426 W. St. Joseph St, Lansing, MI 48933. Family hour will begin at noon, and services will commence from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. We strongly encourage everyone to wear Michigan State or green and white attire to celebrate his love for the Spartans.
Arrangements for Mr. Tompkins are as follows:
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Roxanne Hager
February 15, 2024
I will miss you so much! Going to the Kentucky Derby and having a great time. Taught me how to bet on horse's and even won $1100 for picking the winner. We always had a good time together.
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