Donald "Doc" Tomlinson

He was born July 23, 1942 in Peoria, IL to Asa and Georgia (McFarlin) Tomlinson. He married Margaret Hoover on November 8, 1971 in Galesburg, IL. She preceded him in death on June 4, 1998 in Peoria. His parents and one brother, John Tomlinson also preceded him in death.

Surviving is his dear friend, Katherine Russell of Lomax, five children, Robert S. Tomlinson Jr. of Peoria, Tracy Tomlinson of Low Point, Timothy S. Tomlinson of Lomax, Jodie (Marty) Tisdale of Manito and Kimberly D. Nelson of Manito; six siblings, Robert Tomlinson of Low Point, Terry Tomlinson of Manito, Charles Tomlinson of Galesburg, Ernie Tomlinson of Beach City, Sue Tomlinson and Jerry Tomlinson; twelve grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Doc worked as a stationary engineer for Pekin Energy and then Williams before retiring. He loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.

A funeral service will be at 2:00 pm on Thursday, October18, 2018 with visitation from noon until time of service at Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Words of Comfort can be shared with the family at www.davison-fulton-bartonvillechapel.com.