Born January 19, 1933 in Albemarle County, he was a son of the late Gracen William and Elizabeth (Perry) Tomlin.
He retired from the shipping department of Con Agra Frozen Foods and was a member of Sher Lynd Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Nell (Burns) Tomlin on October 1, 2007; siblings, Winfred Earl “Ben” Tomlin, Gracen E.” Buck” Tomlin and Frances Eavers.
Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Burns of Sneads Ferry, N.C.; brother, Wayne Lewis Tomlin of Ruckersville; granddaughter, Courtney Lotts; special niece, Barbara Flynn, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes.
A private family burial will follow at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes.
Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com