John Robert Tompkins

John Robert Tompkins obituary, Tappahannock, VA

John Robert Tompkins

John Tompkins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Washington Funeral Home, Inc. - Tappahannock on Mar. 3, 2025.

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John Robert Tompkins, 79, of Tappahannock departed this life on Feb. 25 in a Richmond hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Clara Tompkins and two sons: Robert Tompkins and Kenny Tompkins all of Tappahannock and a sister, Mary Diane Jones of Richmond.
The viewing will be held on Saturday, March 8 from 3-5 p.m. at Washington Funeral Home, 1404 Tappahannock Blvd., Tappahannock. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 9 at 2 p.m. at Union Hope Baptist Church, 4573 Rock Spring Rd., Center Cross. The interment will be in the church cemetery.
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