William Edward Tomlin

1954 - 2017

William Edward Tomlin obituary, 1954-2017, Madison Heights, VA

BORN

1954

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Whitten Monelison Chapel

3966 South Amherst Highway

Madison Heights, Virginia

William Tomlin Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 9, 2017.

William "Snook" Edward Tomlin, age 63 of Madison Heights passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017 at his home.

He was born on February 22, 1954 in Amherst County, son of the late Parrish Tomlin and the late Shirley Freeman.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers.

Survivors include his wife, Selby Hackett Tomlin; son, Shawn Cunningham; seven brothers and sisters, Harold L. Tomlin, Deborah F. Phillips (Arnold), Edwin A. Freeman (Ava), Ramona F. May (David), Randy Tomlin (Jo), Victor E. Freeman (Barbara) and Parry Tomlin (Melissa). He is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews.

William was retired from Archer Creek Foundry. He was an avid fisherman who loved his family and was a very kind and tender hearted man.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Oakdale Baptist Church, 1154 Brightwells Mill Rd, Madison Heights, VA 24572. The family will receive friends at the Freeman home place following the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Humane Society of Amherst County, 318 Shelter Ln, Amherst, VA 24521

Arrangements under the direction of Whitten Monelison Chapel, Madison Heights, VA.

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August 12, 2017

Michael Campbell

Selby and family I am so sorry to hear of Snook passing,may God give you comfort and faith. Rip my friend

August 11, 2017

Earl Tomlin

Harold, I am so sorry for your loss.

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