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     Allison was born at New Brunswick, Canada. He married Annie Marie Townsend.¹ Allison died on 7 July 1991 at New Brunswick, Canada. His body was buried on 10 July 1991 at New Brunswick, Canada.
     Allison's occupation: Minister.

     Clifford was born on 10 July 1897 at North Carolina, United States. She was the daughter of (--?--) Williams and Elizabeth Ward. She married Alexander Bell, on 19 April 1915 at Lafayette, Florida, United States.² She married Claude Cowart, circa 1932.¹ Clifford died on 26 April 1969 at Bartow, Polk, Florida, United States, at age 71. Her body was buried in April 1969 at Welcome Cemetery, Fort Meade, Polk, Florida, United States.

     Alexander was born in 1877 at Madison, Florida, United States. He married Rosa Bell, daughter of Judge W. Bell and Lula Toole, on 30 September 1908 at Lafayette, Florida, United States. He married Clifford Pearl Williams, daughter of (--?--) Williams and Elizabeth Ward, on 19 April 1915 at Lafayette, Florida, United States.¹ Alexander died in 1930. His body was buried in 1930 at Riverside Cemetery, Lafayette, Florida, United States.²
     Alexander's occupation: Laborer.

     Leila was born on 8 March 1916 at Spring Warrior, Taylor, Florida, United States.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Henry Hadden and Clara Eugene Scott. She married John Paul Tompkins, son of William Benjamin "Will" Tompkins and Olive Civility Parker, on 3 August 1933 at Lafayette, Florida, United States.² Leila died on 7 February 1946 at Live Oak, Suwannee, Florida, United States, at age 29.³ Her body was buried on 8 February 1946 at Rocky Sink Church Cemetery, Suwannee, Florida, United States.

     John was born on 11 July 1907 at Suwannee, Florida, United States. He was the son of William Benjamin "Will" Tompkins and Olive Civility Parker. He married Vertna May Hamlin, daughter of Charles Edgar Hamlin and Mattie Shiver, on 24 June 1923 at Lafayette, Florida, United States.² He married Leila Mae Hadden, daughter of Charles Henry Hadden and Clara Eugene Scott, on 3 August 1933 at Lafayette, Florida, United States.² He married Vera Elizabeth Bell, daughter of Alexander Bell and Clifford Pearl Williams, on 18 August 1946 at Statesville, Echo, Georgia, United States.³ John died on 18 May 1983 at Lakeland, Polk, Florida, United States, at age 75. His body was buried on 23 May 1983 at Watson Cemetery, Fort Meade, Polk, Florida, United States.
     John's occupation: Auto Mechanic.

     Benjamin was born on 21 December 1935 at Florida, United States. He was the son of John Paul Tompkins and Leila Mae Hadden. He married Norma Deloris (--?--), on 1 July 1960 at Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida, United States.² Benjamin died on 13 December 1967 at Denver, Denver, Colorado, United States, at age 31. His body was buried on 18 December 1967 at Denver, Denver, Colorado, United States.
     Benjamin's occupation: Auto Mechanic.

     Jo Anne was born on 27 July 1937 at Lafayette, Florida, United States. She was the daughter of John Paul Tompkins and Leila Mae Hadden. She married Everett Clark Schanck, son of Everett Clark Schanck and Margaret Elain Brock, on 7 October 1977 at Casper, Natrona, Wyoming, United States.¹ She died on 17 October 2016 at Casper, Natrona, Wyoming, United States, at age 79; Obituary of Jo Anne Tompkins Schanck

Jo Anne Tompkins Schanck walked into God’s loving arms on October 17, 2016. Services will be officiated at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.

Jo Anne was born in Luraville, Florida on July 22, 1937. She was one of 9 children of John Paul and Leila Tompkins.
Jo Anne married Everett C. (Butch) Schanck, Jr. on October 7, 1977 and enjoyed 33 wonderful years of marriage prior to Butch’s death.

Jo Anne’s interests were varied. As a youth, she enjoyed a variety of sports and continued to enjoy sports as an adult. She was a skier and a bowler, and enjoyed teaching children the art of bowling. In her professional life, she was an executive and legal secretary. Jo Anne’s personal life was a dedication to her family, her pets and her friends. With the advent of the internet, she found friends worldwide. She was active in her church and enjoyed quilting. Her step daughters lovingly referred to her as a QVC Queen.

She is survived by her son, Zane Gray, step daughters Shealyn Counts and Lisadiana Bates (Matt), her father-in-law Everett C. Schanck, Sr., her 5 grand children, together with numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her sisters Olive Clarice (Jo) Burval, Joyce (Steve) Deardon, and Jeanette (Randall) Trowell, her brothers John (Helen) Tompkins, Paul (Kim) Tompkins, her sister-in-law Karen Harden, and her brother-in-law Norman Schanck.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Everett C. (Butch) Schanck, Jr., her parents John Paul and Leila Tompkins, her brothers Charles Stewart, Benjamin Tompkins, and Thomas Tompkins.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to your local Humane Society.
Casper Star Triburne - 21 Oct 2016.)
     Jo Anne's occupation most of her life was as a Legal Secretary. In 1993, she lived at Casper, Natrona, Wyoming, United States.

     Johnnie was born on 12 October 1939 at Live Oak, Suwannee, Florida, United States.¹ He was the son of John Paul Tompkins and Leila Mae Hadden. He died on 5 December 2021 at Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, at age 82; Obituary of Rev. John Delano Tompkins

Rev. John Tompkins of Saint John passed away at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Sunday, December 5, 2021, after a lengthy period of failing health.

Rev. Tompkins was born in Mayo, Florida on October 12, 1939 to the late John P. and Leila May (Hadden) Tompkins. He grew up in Florida and joined the United States Air Force after high school. Following discharge from the Air Force, Rev. Tompkins attended the Apostolic Bible Institute in St. Paul, Minnesota where he met his Bible College sweetheart, Helen Post. They married in Perth-Andover in 1965.

Rev. Tompkins was an ordained minister with the United Pentecostal Church International and pastored churches in Maine and New Brunswick. He also took an active part in the Atlantic District, serving as Sunday School Director, Harvestime Director and Editor of the District’s monthly periodical, The Pentecostal Messenger, which he edited for 25 years.

Rev. Tompkins attended two years of Clinical Pastoral Education at Centracare under the direction of Rev. Kirby Walsh, after which he volunteered at the Saint John Regional Hospital in the Pastoral Care Department for many years. He enjoyed the many hours he spent ministering to people in this capacity.

After retirement from full-time ministry, Rev. Tompkins attended Mission Point Church under the direction of Pastor Brent Carter and served the church as an Elder until his death.

Rev. Tompkins is survived by his wife of 56 years, Helen (Post) Tompkins of Saint John; daughter, Dawn Maillet (Darren Tissington) of Quispamsis; grandson, Justin Maillet of Rothesay and granddaughters, Myra Maillet (Matt Swallow) of Moncton and Hannah Maillet of Rothesay; great-granddaughters, Sophia, Amelia and Sunny; brother, Paul Tompkins (Kimm) of Ona, Florida; sister, Jeanette Trowell (Randall) of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; as well as many nephews, nieces and cousins. He was predeceased by brothers, Charles Stewart, Benjamin Tompkins and Thomas Tompkins and sisters, Jo Anne Schanck and Clarice Burval.

Family was an enjoyable part of his life and some of the greatest memories were of holiday celebrations. He also enjoyed family reunions in New Brunswick, PEI, on the Oregon Coast and Florida.

A celebration of Rev. Tompkin's life will be held at Mission Point Church at a later date. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424).

For those who wish and in lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Northeast Christian College or a charity of one’s choice. Online remembrances and condolences may be placed at www.BrenansFH.com.
     Johnnie's occupation: Minister.

     James was born circa 1942 at Suwannee, Florida, United States. He was the son of John Paul Tompkins and Leila Mae Hadden. James died circa 1942 at Suwannee, Florida, United States. His body was buried circa 1942 at Rocky Sink Church Cemetery, Suwannee, Florida, United States.²

     Thomas was born on 13 August 1943 at Suwannee, Florida, United States.¹ He was the son of John Paul Tompkins and Leila Mae Hadden. He died on 20 January 2011 at Rock Springs, Sweetwater, Wyoming, United States, at age 67; Thomas Randolph "Randy" TompkinsAugust 13, 1948 - January 20, 2011 ROCK SPRINGS - Former Aramcon Thomas Randolph "Randy" Tompkins, 67, of Rock Springs, Wyoming died Thursday, January 20, 2011, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A long-time resident of Rock Springs, Mr. Tompkins died following a sudden illness. He was born on August 13, 1943, in Live Oak, Florida, the son of John and Vera Bell Tompkins. He attended schools in Florida. He married the former Nancy Holzknecht in West Palm Beach, Florida in 1970. Mr. Tompkins was a self-employed welder. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community, the Shriners and the Masonic Lodge. His interests included boating, fishing and hunting. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Tompkins of Rock Springs; nephew and niece, Russell Stewart and wife Traci of Rock Springs and their children, great-nephew, R.J. Stewart, and great-niece, Ashley Stewart; and several extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will take place at a later date. Originally published in Rock Springs Wyoming Daily Rocket-Miner. . He was cremated in January 2011 at Sweetwater, Wyoming, United States.
     He lived at Rock Springs, Sweetwater, Wyoming, United States. Thomas's occupation: Welder.

     Vera was born on 26 April 1924 at Mayo, Lafayette, Florida, United States.¹ She was the daughter of Alexander Bell and Clifford Pearl Williams. She married Homer Skaggs, circa 1943. She married John Paul Tompkins, son of William Benjamin "Will" Tompkins and Olive Civility Parker, on 18 August 1946 at Statesville, Echo, Georgia, United States.² Vera died on 13 March 1992 at Lakeland, Polk, Florida, United States, at age 67. Her body was buried on 17 March 1992 at Watson Cemetery, Fort Meade, Polk, Florida, United States.³

     He married Vera Elizabeth Bell, daughter of Alexander Bell and Clifford Pearl Williams, circa 1943.

     Vertna was born circa 1908 at Lafayette, Florida, United States. She was the daughter of Charles Edgar Hamlin and Mattie Shiver. She married John Paul Tompkins, son of William Benjamin "Will" Tompkins and Olive Civility Parker, on 24 June 1923 at Lafayette, Florida, United States.¹ Vertna died on 27 December 1994 at Lakeland, Polk, Florida, United States.²

     Charles was born on 3 April 1927. He was the son of John Paul Tompkins and Vertna May Hamlin. He married Sally Pearl Register, daughter of William Varnie Register and Mildred Herring, on 3 December 1976 at Valdosta, Lowndes, Georgia, United States.² Charles died on 9 May 2001 at Lakeland, Polk, Florida, United States, at age 74.
     Charles's occupation: Furniture Salesman.

     John was born on 12 September 1925 at Lafayette, Florida, United States. He was the son of John Paul Tompkins and Vertna May Hamlin. John died on 14 October 1925 at Lafayette, Florida, United States. His body was buried in October 1925 at Airline Cemetery, Lafayette, Florida, United States.