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John Robert TomlinsonPassing: May 11, 2016

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Tuesday, May 17th @ 10:00 am

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Monday, May 16th @ 4:00-7:00 pm

Tuesday, May 17th @ 9:00-10:00 am

Cemetery:

Mitchell Cemetery

Tuesday, May 17th

MITCHELL – John Robert Tomlinson, 61, passed away Wednesday evening, May 11, 2016, at his residence.

Born July 30, 1954, in Lawrence County, he was the son of Robert Vernon and Lucille (Fullilove) Tomlinson.

John was an IT Specialist and had been employed at AT&T.  He graduated from Mitchell High School in 1973 and was a member of the Jacob Finger United Methodist Church.

John was a U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam Era and the Air Force Reserves.  He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 250 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107.

Surviving:
daughter,
Melissa Nicole (Randy) Laird, Shiloh, Illinois
sister, 
Brenda (Tomlinson) Varnes, Blountstown, Florida 

His parents preceded him in death.

Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Lee Hupp officiating.  Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery with military honors accorded by American Legion Post No. 250 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107.

Friends may call from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Monday and from 9:00 a.m. until the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.

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15 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Dan Walker | Granbury Tx
    Date: May 23, 2016
    John was a good man. We have been friends for long time. Loved playing chess and pool with him. God bless him and his family. I will miss you my friend see you in heaven.
  2. Guest: Joe Blackwell | Midlothian, TX
    Date: May 16, 2016
    My condolences to the family, JohnTom will be missed. I worked with JohnTom for about 14 years with SWBT, SBC, and AT&T. We worked in some of the same crews as techs and worked for some of the same Bosses as managers. He was one of the reasons I switched to the evening crew where we played many games of chess. Lot's of fun was had when we traveled to Bellcore in Illinois for training. This might not be the place for some of those stories but never a dull moment with JohnTom. God Bless you JohnTom, you will be missed.
  3. Guest: Michele Baker Green | Bedford, In
    Date: May 16, 2016
    I hadn't seen John since High School and starting talking with him every time I would shop at the Jay C store in Bedford. He was just as kind as he was in High School. Rest in Peace John.
  4. Guest: Billy Shewmaker | Burleson, Texas
    Date: May 15, 2016
    To say “I’m going to miss you, John” is an understatement. He and I go back nearly 40 years together through broken marriages, lots of action on a pool table, chess, darts and much, much more. Since his moving back home to Mitchell a few years ago, we still kept in very close contact with each other. I will tell you that John was my closet friend in this world, other than my current wife. Hearing of his departure was a very shocking and unexpected blow. John was always a good friend and shoulder when I needed it. We had loads of fun traveling our annual visits to San Antonio and more in years past. The stories we shared together will always remain very fond memories today. And, there are so very many! As I continue to hurt from his leaving us, I can feel great comfort in knowing where he is today, up there, . . . with our wonderful Lord and Savior. John had professed his faith to my wife and me. That is a comfort in his untimely departure. As we go on with our lives, that puzzle piece of a friend may be gone, but will live on forever within me. God bless you John and may God be with you Melissa and Brenda through this very difficult time of loss. My heart hurts for and with you.
  5. Guest: Barbara Burton | Bloomington, IN
    Date: May 15, 2016
    I remember him well from HS. Always a happy and nice person--Peace to you, John.
  6. Guest: Mary Rutledge | Orleans In.
    Date: May 14, 2016
    I went to school with John and he was a really nice person.He will really be missed!! RIP John
  7. Guest: Jr & Vicki Hendrix | Lancaster, Ky.
    Date: May 14, 2016
    I only knew John for a short while but found him to be very nice, enjoyable to be around and a very interesting man. I found him to be a very good friend and very helpful to others. I was so sorry to hear of his death. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May angels carry you to heaven where their choir sing a heavenly song to welcome you home.
  8. Guest: Karin Dobson | Jacksonville, NC 28546
    Date: May 14, 2016
    Melissa and Brenda, I'm so sorry for your loss. John was a good man and friend ...he will be missed.Karin Dobson
  9. Guest: ward harrell | Mitchell
    Date: May 14, 2016
    To the family, I am so sorry, May he rest in peace. My condolences to the family,God bless you all, he was a good friend at the American legion, Mitchell sincerely, Ward Harrell
  10. Guest: Randee Clohessy | Lebanon, IL
    Date: May 14, 2016
    My heartfelt condolences go out to the family during this difficult time. Melissa - although we didn't know him, we love you and we are wrapping our prayers for comfort around you. Love, Your 54th Family.
  11. Guest: Marianne Badger | Belleville IL
    Date: May 14, 2016
    So sorry and prayers are with you and your family. B
  12. Guest: Debbie Fortner Fleenor | Mitchell, Indiana
    Date: May 14, 2016
    I graduated with John & will always remember him. Keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers.
  13. Guest: susan chastain kay | blaine, tn
    Date: May 14, 2016
    So sorry to hear this. I have memories of John in high school many years ago. Prayers for his family.
  14. Guest: Donna | Bedford, Indiana
    Date: May 13, 2016
    I met John just a few months ago at work at the Jay-C store. He was one of the sweetest, kindest, big hearted men I have ever met. He went out of his was to help his co-workers and had the BEST sense of humor. He will be missed by all of us. Have to say I'm a little upset with him...he promised to take me fishing next week...RIP dear friend. I'll keep "catchin 'em" for ya. Thank you for being a friend and checking on me when I had my surgery, you were a jewel.
  15. Guest: Mark Hogans | Woodville, Ontario Canada
    Date: May 13, 2016
    We were good friends in high school but both moved away to follow our own paths. My condolences to the family and God bless you all.

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