Richard Tompkins

ROSSVILLE — Richard Gerald Tompkins Sr., 80, went home to be with his Lord on Jan. 18, 2018, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Tompkins was a lifelong resident of the area and of the Baptist faith, he attended Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and enjoyed Drag Racing, fishing, camping and loved NASCAR, but most of all Richard loved the time he spent serving his country in the U.S. Air Force. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, James and Helen Tompkins; wife, Dorothy O’Dell Tompkins; brother, James Oliver Tompkins (Connie); sister, Shirley Eaves. Survivors include children, Sherry Lingerfelt (Jeff), Richard Garland Tompkins (Rhonda), Jeffery Lynn Tompkins (Davina), Christopher Michael Tompkins Sr. (Katie); eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews also survive. Services to celebrate the life of Mr. Tompkins will be Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Bro. Clyde Painter officiating. Internment will follow in the Lakewood South Memory Gardens. Visitation will be Sunday from noon until 8 p.m., all day Sunday and Tuesday until the funeral hour. Arrangements by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home-Ft. Oglethorpe.