Frank was born February 11, 1950 in Houston, Texas to Douglas and Ella Mae Tomlinson. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Eddie Tomlinson, sister Carol Graves and sister Eva Stewart. Frank was a member of the Coast Guard and made a lifelong career with Southwestern Bell in the Temple area. He lived in Pasadena, Troy, and Temple before marrying his wife Linda and moving to Hamilton. Frank enjoyed visiting with friends on the patio, camping at Lake Belton and around the Texas Hill Country, and spending time with his friends in Temple. He also enjoyed tinkering with vintage vehicles, gardening, and driving the beaches of Port Aransas in his jeep.
Frank is survived by his wife Linda McMillan Tomlinson, children John Tomlinson and wife Misty, Alicia Ray and husband Mark, stepchildren Lee Ann Lee and Marc Jermstad, grandchildren Connor and Christian Tomlinson, Ella Tomlinson, Marlee, Lainey, and Harper Ray, step-grandchildren Hesston and Hannah Jermstad and Lauren Lee, nieces and nephews Clint Tyler, Steven Stewart, Carlos Tomlinson, Alma Smith, Paulina Tomlinson, and Monica Tomlinson and several cousins.
Celebration of life will take place at their home at 121 N. Bouldin in Hamilton, Texas on Saturday, June 12 from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
