Charles Marvin Tompkins

Charles fulfilled the calling of God on his life. He set an example of living a Christian life before others, to Serve & Protect his community for over 33 years as a Law Enforcement Officer. I once said to him, “if you had not been injured on duty, I don’t believe you would ever have Retired.” He just grinned at me. He knew, understood the Law & loved Law Enforcement; 100% a Law Man. I told him he could have been a Lawyer.

Charles joined Gideon’s International, to Serve & Minister to his community the Love of his Savior. He served in the South Campus of Clay County. He and Dotty were involved in giving out Bibles at Churches, the County Fair, all over Clay County; Sharing about Jesus, Prayer Ministry, Deacon, Church Intercessory Prayer Leaders.

Along with a few close Friends, they cooked & filled Styrofoam Trays (100+) of Hot Food to hand to anyone on the streets in need. Everyone stayed until all the food was gone, Bibles given out, everyone was prayed with 1:1.

Over time, Charles & Dotty met many people from all walks of life in need of Jesus, leading them in a Prayer of Salvation & Redemption. One day, they will meet them again.

At his local church he was involved in the same Ministry. Once a month the members of Good Samaritan Anglican Church had a Free Food Give Away for the Community. Charles loved talking to people (as most of us know). Huh? He was a natural in Ministering to others. I teased him about his always talking to everyone; told him I believed he would talk to a Sign Post, that couldn’t move. He loved teasing unsuspecting friends & people with his many jokes, and then laughing. He got a funny out of it. I could write a book about his Story Telling (as so can many of you.) I think his “Wild Man" story was a riot. I was asked to share about his Hobbies. His hobby was people. He was a People Person. We’ve often been teased about being People Collectors.

His career included several different Agencies:

Hamilton County Florida Sheriff's Department- Chief Deputy

State of Florida- State Attorney Investigator

State of Florida D.O.C. - Inspector, North Florida Prisons & Jails

Clay County Florida Sheriff's Department- Administrator of Clay County Jail (New Jail Building Program)

Mr. Tompkins is survived by his loving wife of 29 years; Doris (Dotty) Tompkins, Son; Ervin LaDon Weldon (Cathy), Daughters; Rebecca Adams (Mike) and Kristy Morgan (Kenny),Roula Koutromanous(Stavros); Grandchildren; Steven, Lacey, Alexis, Michael, Matthew and Kalli Maria.

A funeral service will be at 1 PM Tuesday May 15, 2018 with a 1 hour prior gathering at HARDAGE-GIDDENS HOLLY HILL FUNERAL HOME, 3601 Old Jennings Road Middleburg, Florida 32068. Graveside, with Clay County Florida Sheriff's Department Honor Guard attending, will follow at Holly Hill Memorial Park.

Should you desire Accepting:

Flowers, Plants

Donations:

Gideon’s International Middleburg, Florida South Campus

Florida Sheriff's Boy's Ranch Suwannee County

Please leave words of comfort at www.hollyhillfunerals.com.