Dr. Kenneth J. Tompkins

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Kenneth Tompkins Obituary

Name: Visitation for Dr. Kenneth J. Tompkins
Start: 2021-08-29T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-08-30T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home & Crematory - Great Neck Chapel

Dr. Kenneth J. Tompkins of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021. Son of deceased Alphonse and Sadie Tompkins, he is survived by his former wife, Kimberly Tompkins, daughters Kendall and Lindsay and son Kyle; predeceased by brother Jerome Tompkins (Donna) of Media, PA; survived by sisters Cecilia Hegyi (Albert) of Southport, CT; Constance Tompkins McCole of San Francisco, CA; Kathryn Hammond (Dennis) of Wilmington, DE; and Dolores Herb (James) of West Chester, PA and numerous nieces and nephews.

Born September 22, 1956, in Chester, PA and raised in Media, PA, Ken attended Archmere Academy in Delaware, graduated magna cum laude from the University of California, Berkeley, then graduated from Philadelphia's Jefferson Medical College, where he scored in the top 2% nationally on the board exams.

Following an internship at Tripler Army Medical in Honolulu, HI, he became a flight surgeon at Camp Humphries in Korea. Ken did his residency in dermatology at Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, where he authored and co-authored many articles in professional journals.

A board-certified dermatologist, in 1994, he started practicing and opened Tidewater Skincare and Pathology with offices throughout Virginia and North Carolina; Ken was the only dermatologist in the Outer Banks for nearly eight (8) years.

He loved spending time with his beloved dogs Chopper, Dude and Sadie. With an insatiable zest for life, he loved exploring the world with his children whom he adored, as well as boating, fishing, exercising, and investing.

Hours of visitation will be Sunday, August 29 from 6-8 pm at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home at 1264 N. Great Neck Road. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, August 30 at 11 am at Saint Gregory the Great Catholic Church at 5345 Virginia Beach Blvd. with interment at Princess Anne Memorial Park immediately following.

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in Ken's memory to the Virginia Beach SPCA https://vbspca.com/honors-and-memorials/.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Aug. 28, 2021.

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Linda

March 29, 2024

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March 29, 2024

Linda

March 29, 2024

My name is Linda Goldinger Back before I moved to Texas in 1984 ,I knew Ken from a local restaurant/bar in Philadelphia and we hit it off for a short time
When he went to school named Jefferson and he became a Dermatologist as I suggested to him. I called him about a decade or so ago and we had great conversation.
My condolences go out to the family and friends.
If anyone would like to contact me my number is 972-803-6164 .

Thomas G Griffin

September 22, 2021

I am a patient of Dr. Tompkins and I was really shocked when I tried to make an appointment with him. Please accept my deepest condolences, and my prayers for his family.

susan savage

September 6, 2021

Ken was such a terrific man----wonderful father, loyal friend, and a great daddy to his dogs. His legacy is his 3 children that are smart, caring wonderful kids that he was so proud of. i feel so fortunate to have called him a dear friend. He will NEVER be forgotten.

Barbara Stevens

September 2, 2021

I first saw Dr. Tompkins when he had a practice at Ft. Monroe. He took great care of me with my dermatology problems. Sending prayers to his family.

BILL HEWITT

August 30, 2021

My sincere condolences to his family and work collogues. I was a patient of Dr. Thompkins when he first started out in Hampton Roads many years ago. He helped me in so many ways over the years and was always so caring, compassionate and would do or try anything to help a patient feel better and cared about. May all of his family find piece in this time knowing he was loved and cared about by more than just family. RIP ~ Bill Hewitt

Peter & Karen Sizemore

August 29, 2021

We have been patients for many years and will miss his smiling face as well as his wonderful care. Our sincere condolences go out to his family.

Gary and Lisa lantrip

August 29, 2021

Dr. Tompkins was one of the best guys and doctors we no. He was my Dr. For 30 some years. He was always up front but easy with me because he knew I was a big baby when it came to needles or anything that he had to fix. I got my husband to start seeing him and they both had this crazy sense of humor together. We both will miss him so bad. Prayers will go out to all his family.

Tom Edmonds

August 28, 2021

Bebe and I owe so much to Ken. He gave Bebe her first job and has been a terrific boss and friend for 27 years. We will certainly miss his smile, his sense of humor, and his charming personality. He was a true gem!

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