Christopher Andrew Tomlinson
December 1, 1969 ~ April 21, 2006
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Arden ~ Christopher “Chris” Andrew Tomlinson, 36, died unexpectedly Friday, April 21, 2006.
A native of Buncombe County, he was son of Judy West Levandoski of Asheville and of the late Gordon Tomlinson. He graduated from South College in March with a degree in Surgical Technology. He participated in the Special Olympics at T.C. Roberson High School for several years. He was a wonderful husband and friend and impacted the lives of all those he came in contact with. He will be greatly missed by those he leaves behind.
Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife Sabrina Price Tomlinson; two sisters, Holly Scheve and her husband Gary of Johnson City, TN, Sissy Hopson and her husband Richard of Surgoinsville, TN; a brother, Jack Tomlinson and his wife Portia of Virginia and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services for Chris will be held 6:00 PM Monday in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian. The Reverend Garland Rice will officiate.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
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It was a shock to return from vacation and hear of this tragedy. I was expecting to get a call from him any day telling me of his new job. I will miss him and my thoughts and prayers are with you Sabrina.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I went to school with Andy..he was a wonderful guy, and will never be forgotten.
Sabrina and family I am very sorry and mourn with you for your loss at this time. Chris will be greatly missed. We wish the best to you and the entire family. My wife Kimberly Foster at Wachovia and myself Frank Foster will keep you all in our prayers.
Sabrina and family we are all so sorry for your sadness and loss. We sure will miss Chris here in the neighborhood seeing his smiling face. We are praying for you all. I know if you call on Jesus he will comfort you in this time of grief. I dont know what else I could do for you Sabrina but to pray for you but if I could do anything please let me know you know where I am. Sincerly, Stephanie, Shawn Caleb, Brianna, and Marissa Gandert
I am so sorry for your loss. I really thought the world of Chris. I went to South College with him and everytime I saw him, he was always smiling. He will truly be missed. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
The peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.Philippians 4:7
Sabrina,
Bill and I are keeping you and your family in our prayers.
Our prayer is that the Lord will give you that peace that surpasses all understanding. We want you to know that if there is anything we can do for you, you know where we are. Chris was a great neighbor and friend. He always made the holidays fun and exciting for us and the kids. He will be grately missed. We love you and we will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love in Christ,
Bill and Jodie Schumacher
687-2804
Sabrina, you know I love you and I share your hurt because you are my friend. I do not know the pain you feel inside, but I do know that you have good memories to carry with you-plus the million cards and little things Chris always would always send, bring to you, and leave for you. I know that at times you will question lots of things, but always hold tight to the good memories. Those will always get you through. And so will all of your friends. We all love you, and you know we will always pick you up when you need us to, and even carry you when we need to. I am always here for you, for anything, at any time. I love you, my friend. I am so very, very sorry. Chris was truly unforgettable.
Sabrina: I pray that God gives you the comfort you need in this time of sorrow. Chris was bigger than life in his great attitude. I knew that when I drove up the street and Chris was out, that he would ALWAYS look up, smile that huge smile and wave. He was God’s example of happiness in his ability to cheer up life. I am saddened now as I drive past your house, but I know in my heart of hearts that Chris is entertaining the angels in heaven with his fireworks and easy smile. We will all miss him, but know that we will see him again. Peace and prayers to you and the rest of his family. John & Barb
It was truly yesterday while putting the degrees and certificates in the folders did I learn of your passing. How wierd is that and I just spoke of your name saying how good of a friend you were and how I wanted to tell you thank you for all the incouraging words you spoke during college career and mangement!! I know that you have found your place with the angels above but I ask you to save me a spot for when my time should come. To the family I send my deepest condolences. Chris was truly loved here at South College and will be truly missed.
I am truely sorry for your loss. I just finished college with Chris and he was a great friend. Everyday he would say how much he loved you Sabrina. His memory will live on forever. I am keeping you and your family in my prayers. God Bless.
Sabrina, I am so very sorry to hear about Chris. I am thinking about you. I know the pain of losing a husband. Love, Karen
We live on Crestbrook Court and didn’t know of Chris’s passing until we read the neighborhood newsletter. We met Chris during the hurricane when he was one of the first people to show up with a chain saw to help cut the tree that had fallen across our driveway. He worked tirelessly and was so happy to help. In reading others messages, he obviously spent his life helping others. My family, Curt, Emma, Ali, and I include all of Chris’s family in our prayers. We want to be a good neighbor to you Sabrina as Chris was to us. Please let us know how we can. Take care of yourself, you are in God’s hands.
My sincere sympathy to the family during this time. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
May God grant you His peace to endure the difficult days.
Sabrina honey, it will all be ok. I cannot even begin to imagine the pain you feel for this great loss. I did not know Chris, but I could tell when I saw him at work he was a happy man. He will always be with you in your heart, soul and memories and hold those memories close to you. Especially the last few weeks you shared together. Remember what i told you at the gas station. Its TRUE. Honey, I am so sorry. You know I am here for you anytime. Its ok to feel what you feel. I love you.
So sorry for your loss. I’ve known him since he was about 15 years old.
Judy: I am so sorry. I know the grief you are feeling. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this time. May God’s love be with you.
Love Nancy
We were sorry to hear about Andy. We have gotten to know him over the years in the St. Andrews neighborhood. He was always ready with a friendly wave. And we loved his Halloween display and his wild fireworks!!! We miss him already. Our condolences to his family.
Sabrina, Words can not express the loss of Chris, you know how much we loved him and love you. All I can say is, Thank you Lord, he is with you now. What a relief to know we have a divine Savior that has mercy on us to wrap his arms around us just in the nick of time. Sabrina, we will never forget the memories that he gave our children in the neighborhood. The joy he brought in there lives and ours. To see their eyes on the 4th of July with his fireworks. It will be so hard for all of us to not have him here. And we know especially for you. Just remember, the sign you ask for and got, he will be looking down over you. The comfort now is you know where he is. We would love to do a memorial like we talked about for him. Please call us if you need anything. You will be in our prayers and thoughts.
Our sincerest sympathies are with Sabrina and all of Chris’ family. We didn’t get to know him very well, but he was certainly an integral part of what makes our street what it is. He will be sorely missed, and our hearts go out to all he left behind.
our thoughts and prayers are with you all.my brother James davis was a great friend to your dad.j.r. price agreat family. God be with you all.in your loss of your husband chris the davis family
Our family wants to send our condolences at this very difficult time. We grew up just two houses down in St. Andrews and used to play b-ball all evening quite frequently at our house. Although we have not seen Andy in some time, the last time I spoke with him it sounded like he was doing very well and making the best for others as well as himself. We are all very saddened, but know God has other plans for him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. The Barkleys
Chris —
You and I are good — you know that. I hardly knew you, but living around the corner, I grew more respect for you than you knew. Here’s why… I know you are:
1) Generous – the fireworks pleased many, and were more amazing than any commercial ones I ever saw… the 4th, Jan. 1, and Halloween will never be the same.
2) Committed and Calm – remember the night of ‘Ivan’ and how you and I cut the White Oak from a neighbor’s yard out of the street at 2am in a driving rain, so the emergency equipment could get in? You were the first one into the storm, and are amazing, dude!! Then we went down the street and did the same with a huge Tulip Poplar. Chipping Green Drive thanked you, but I am still awed.
3) Gentle – You had the fastest bike around, and never needed to prove it in the neighborhood like others, but were very gentle with my 5 year old, showing him what it was and why it was cool when he had become afraid because of the way others around rode… God love you for that. You also treated him especially well at Halloween, as special as it was for you. You are gone too soon… but Godspeed to your new home, rest in peace, and above all, thank you, man.
Love & Respect, Chris Fay
Tomlinson Family,
My deepest sympathy with the loss of Chris. Chris was a very admirable student at South College. ‘God called,and the bells of heaven rang as they welcomed him home…’ I will be praying for your family at this difficult time. In Christ Name – Brandy Moore
Sabrina, I knew him as Andy, from Roberson. Always laughing, joking and playing around. Someone to talk too when it seemed no one else would listen. Truly a great friend! This world will be a much sadder place without him to brighten it. I am so very sorry for your loss and will keep you and the family in my prayers. May God hold you in His arms and give you peace. Sincerely, Stephanie Haynie
Sabrina,
There is nothing I can say that seems good enough to try and make you feel better, but I am truly sorry, and if there is anything I can do, please let me know. I am sorry I couldn’t make it to the service, but you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Growing up next door to Andy, was a treat to say the least. Saturday mornings being greeted by Andy at 7am, or him riding his bike as fast as he can down Chipping Green Dr, or just him, my brother Rob, and Brad pal-ing around the neighborhood, playing in the creek or kickball. Andy will be dearly missed and this world will not be the same without him. I am very sorry for your loss, as well as ours.
Sabrina, I am so sorry for your loss – My thoughts and prayers are with you. All my love, Aunt Judy
Sabrina – so very sorry for you loss. I enjoyed Chris very much. I have good memories of him informing me of concerts and talking ‘motorcycles.’ He left us far too soon. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dick
Word can’t explain the pain going through everyone heart. Chris was a great person and a wonderful friend. I went to college with chris. I will miss the gum and pep talks he use to give us all about bad test scores. He became a great friend. I will miss him dearly. my preys are with the family. I’m sure he will watch over us every day. god bless
Sabrina – I am so very sorry for you loss! I cannot even imagine how what you must be going through inside. I will never forget Chris and his good sense of humor while working @ Elderberry he was such a blast to be around. I don’t know that I have ever been around anyone that cared about people so much. I pray that God will keep you safe in his will. Please know your in my thoughts & prayers!
Andy,
You are truly a great man and we had become the best of friends. In my time of loss you and Sabrina were there for me and I will always love you for all your help. As your father grew ill I remeber the times we would work together to take him for treatments and he always spoke so ever highly of you. Thank you for everything you have done for me over the last seven years in taking care my home and pets. Elija, Lennie and Fluffy will miss you very much. Over the last 4 months we had even grown closer in your time of need. As we would sit in your house and listen to music and talk about old times we shared our most personal feelings with each other. Even as you pass you will never be forgotten and you will always be loved. The love you had for Sabrina was so strong and I know she will always feel it as you wait in heaven for her. You will always be in my heart as my true and dear friend who was always there for me and never turned away.
Sabrina,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Chris was a good, caring person. He loved the residents at the nursing home. He gave so many smiles. I’ll always remember his smile when he talked about ‘his girl’. If I can do anything for you, just call. My prayers are with you. Love, Sandy Fore
We were shocked and saddened to hear about Andy’s passing. Our prayers are with him and his family. We didn’t know Andy that well but he was a great neighbor, always putting on a big halloween fireworks show that my kids loved. I also remember Andy being the first one on the street the night hurricane Ivan blew through, out there cutting up trees on our street and helping in anyway that he could. He cared a lot about others and he will be greatly missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of loss.
Andy,
I have known you since I was 5 years old from my re-birth. We had become closer than 2 men could with the items we shared with each other that we have never shared with any others. I remember the times when we would talk about all the wild things we did when we were younger and all the times we got arrested. I remember how you told me how you and Sabrina would have your friend race thier bike down your street and laugh as the neighbors got all excited. Since the begining I have always been with you and when others left you at your end I was still always by your side. The pain and mental tourtue you were put through the last few months were more than any one could bear. I remember when you were on the phone when we were at you house and said
I met Andy at MR Motorcycle, where I work. He always had a smile and a kind word to say. He will be missed by all of us.
Sabrina, he loved you so much and he knew that you loved him. Hold on to the love and great times. My prayers go out to you and his family.
May you find peace during the difficult days ahead. Know that your family at MR loved Andy and loves you.
God Bless,
Lisa
To the family,
I am so sorry for your lost of Chris. He was a very funny, smart, sweet nature guy. He will be missed dearly from all. God Bless to you all.
Sabrina,
I am very sorry for your loss. In meeting Andy at Bike Night, he was a very nice person with a smile on his face always. He’ll be truly missed. We don’t understand why things happen the way they do, but like the Rev. said, ‘God knows’ and He will be your Strength. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Your friend,
Jackie
Sabrina– I remember working at Elderberry when you and Chris begin to date. I saw the joy that you two shared.I witnessed the joy that you and Chris shared planning your wedding. I remember the smile that would come across Chris’s face when he spoke your name. Sabrina remember the good times. You are in my prayers. Love you, Rebecca Shelton
I grew up on Chipping Green just around the corner from Andy. I used to give him rides home from school when we were in Roberson. He was always someone that could cheer me up and make me feel good. He was a great guy. I haven’t seen him in years but when I heard of his passing I wanted to let his wife and family know how he touched my life. My thoughts and prayers are with you and may you find peace in your hearts.
Dear Family,
I am very sorry for your loss, Chris was a very good person. I am glad I got to know him at South College. I know he will be deeply missed by all. I will be thinking of you and will keep you in my prayers.
John & I send our prayers and love to all.
Sabrina,
I am so sorry.My thoughts are with you.May God give you grace and grant you peace.
I am so sorry to hear about chris i want you to know that my thoughts and prays will be with you through this hard time and aways. always trust in God.
Sabrina, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sabrina:
I was so sorry to learn of your great loss. Just know that there are many who love you and are praying for you. May the peace and grace of God surround you during this difficult time.
Words cannot begin to explain the shock and disbelief I felt to learn of Chris passing. I heard of the accident on tv, said his name and said I know this person, but the bell did not ring until Tuesday evening at South College when a student made me know. Chris was a wonderful, generous person who loved his wife and life. He will be missed dearly, I can’t get him off of my mind. I will continue to pray for you and your family. If I can be of service to you, please let me know. May God continue to bless and comfort you during this time of grief.Chris and I were students in the ST program at South College. He will be greatly missed.
Very sorry to hear about andy if there is any thing i can do dont hesitate to call(704)340-4934.Andy was one the kindest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing
Unfortunately, I just heard about Andy’s passing. I went to school with Andy at TC and he was the one person that set my life straight. He had a special gift that only comes once in a lifetime and I’m glad that he was in my life. I’ll never forget the many hours on the phone til 3 in the morning and all the advise that Andy gave me. He will be missed forever. He once sent me a song that to this day makes me cry and think of him…’Desperado’ by the Eagels.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss!! I have known Andy since I was a child hanging out at Pines Pool. I will miss him greatly.
Misty
TODAY IS A VERY SAD DAY FOR ME, AS I HAVE JUST NOW LEARNED OF ANDY’S PASSING. ANDY AND I HAD SEVERAL CLASSES TOGETHER IN HIGH SCHOOL, AND I HAVE TO SAY HE WAS ALWAYS THE LIFE OF THE ROOM. ALL HE HAD TO DO WAS WALK THROUGH THE DOOR AND THE CLASS TOOK ON A WHOLE DIFFERENT PROSPECTIVE. HE HAD A WAY ABOUT HIM THAT MADE EVERYONE SMILE INSIDE OR OUT. ANDY WAS ALWAYS THERE FOR ME…A PHONE CALL, A PEP TALK, A SHOULDER. HE WAS A FRIEND TO EVERYONE HE CAME IN CONTACT WITH. AS FOR ME, HE WAS ALWAYS AN ANGEL. SABRINA, I AM SINCERELY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND WILL FOREVER REMEMBER YOU AND HIS FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS.