Giles "Tommy" Foster Tompkins Jr.

He is survived by his devoted wife of fifty-five years, Brenda Young Tompkins; his two sons, Randall Tompkins and his partner Joe, and Craig Tompkins and his wife Linda; and his seven cherished grandchildren: Jonathan Tompkins, Hannah Miller and her husband Thomas, Daphne Tompkins, Sabrina Matthews and her husband Kanyon, Leah Tompkins, Chloe Carrabis, and Greyson Tompkins. He also leaves behind two great-grandsons, Morgan and Michael; his sister, Sue Head and her husband Bo; and his brother, Ron Tompkins and his wife Donna.

He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Julie Tompkins; his parents, Giles and Mittie Tompkins; and his sister, Cindy Blankenship.

Tommy accepted the Lord as his Savior fifty-five years ago at Calvary Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida, under the ministry of Emanuel Morris. Throughout his life, he faithfully served the Lord in several churches, including Bible Baptist Church in Callahan, Trinity Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Berean Baptist Church in Orange Park, and Bible Baptist Church of Mandarin.

For the past 34 years, he was a faithful member of First Coast Baptist Church in Jacksonville, where he sang bass in the choir for many years and faithfully served in children’s ministry and AWANA.

In 1977, Tommy founded Florida Industrial Battery, Inc. in Jacksonville, Florida, which he successfully led for forty years.

His greatest joy in life was his family. He gave of himself sacrificially to provide for their needs and found deep fulfillment in helping others. He truly embodied the belief that it is more blessed to give than to receive.

Tommy loved singing and listening to gospel music and enjoyed drag racing—both watching and participating—as well as fishing and spending time with friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Children’s Ministry and AWANA program at First Coast Baptist Church, 7587 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32244. The family sincerely thanks you, knowing that nothing would have brought him greater joy than seeing the Lord’s work continue and the lives of children impacted through your generosity.

Please join the family in honoring Tommy's life at the First Coast Baptist Church, 7587 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32244 on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Visitation 1:00 PM, Funeral Service 2:00 PM.