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Doc was born September 18, 1948 to his late parents, Robert Wayne Thompkins and Jessie England Thompkins in Jefferson City, Missouri. He fell asleep in death on Thursday, January 4, 2024.
He attended Jefferson City High School and Lincoln University in Jefferson City, MO and went on to pursue a career in the Navy from 1968-1996.
He became a self-taught passionate wood worker and began working in various wood mill shops in the Durham area until his retirement in 2013.
He was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on August 8, 2008 and was very devoted to his service for Jehovah as a "sound attendant" for several years.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife of 22 years, Carolyn Thompkins; one son, Adrian Thompkins (Monique) of Minneapolis, MN; two stepdaughters, Trishelle Dixon and Monica Dixon of Durham, NC; one sister, Jackie Martin (Buster) of Jefferson City, MO; his close cousin (which he called his sister), Carol Thompkins of Kansas City, KS; eight grandchildren, Jalen, Adasia, Ashyla, Justin, Aniyah, Austyn, Aaryn and Rhys.
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Grady Sass
January 10, 2024
Doc, it was an honor to serve with you and work for you. You taught me so much about being an Engineer in the Navy. It was also great over the years to call you a Shipmate, friend and mentor. Your wit and great conversation will be missed. Rest Well my Friend!!
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Rebecca Price
January 8, 2024
I would like to send my thoughts and prayer out to Doc, and also to his son Adrian, his wife and his daughter, Doc was a very good man when i knew him he came into the navy and rose to the top as a LT Commander. And that is not very easy. And I thank him for his service. Doc your at rest now enjoy the after live.
Love Rebecca and the family.
Gaynel Thompkins
January 8, 2024
Rest in Peace, Doc. You leave behind the most remarkable son (Adrian), his wife (Monique), your granddaughter (Rhys), family members and friends who will never forget you. God will watch over them for you. Respectfully, Gaynel
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