Gayle Coy Tompkins
February 14, 1917 ~ January 27, 2004
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville - Gayle Coy Tompkins, 86, of the Western North Carolina Baptist Home, died Tuesday, January 27, 2004.
A native of Alleghany Co., NC, he was the son of the late Golden L. and Mallie Matilda Higgins Tompkins and husband of the late Mildred Parrish Tompkins, who died December 29, 2002.
Mr. Tompkins was a member of Biltmore Baptist Church and a veteran of the US Air Force. He was a retired employee of NOAA. He was an avid gardener and worked with the Boy Scouts for many years.
He is survived by his daughter, Carol Wallen of Fletcher; son, Steve Tompkins of Orlando, Florida; four grandchildren, Stephanie Wallen, Jessica Tompkins, Kendred Wallen and Rachel Tompkins and a brother, Morgan Ray Tompkins of Ennice, NC.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday at Calvary Episcopal Churchyard conducted by the Rev. Edgar Ferrell.
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Dear Steve,
I am very sorry to hear of your father’s death, though it sounds as though he lived quite a full life. As my father died in July 2002, I know the loss you are experiencing and the many days of grief before you. I pray that you might find comfort and peace and fellowship during this time.
God bless,
Cynthia [Cindy Baron] Coleman
Steve and Carol, I’m so sorry to hear of your father’s passing.