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October 22, 
Saturday, May 5, 2018 
11:00 A.M. 
United House of Prayer for All People 
Bellville, Georgia 
Officiating Pastor: Apostle C. Leverette 
Eulogist: Elder W. Davis 
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Robert Earl Tompkins, 90, slipped away peacefully on 
April 29, 2018 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, 
GA. Robert Tompkins was born October 22, 1927 to 
Nathan & Estella Tompkins in Manassas, Georgia. He 
grew up in Manassas & Bellville Georgia. He attended 
school in Tattnall County. His nickname was Steve 
Wilson. He was a faithful member of the United House of 
Prayer. Where he served as a Deacon and Grace Soldier . 
He sang 5th tenor in a Quartet called the Holy Aires. Rob- 
ert Tompkins began working for Daniel Lumber Company 
when he was 14 years old. Where he was formerly em- 
ployed was a truck driver for over 60 years. He married the 
love of his life Mae Retha (Johnson) Tompkins and to this 
union eight children were bom. 
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mae Retha 
Tompkins of 69 years. Mother, Estella Tompkins, father 
Nathan Tompkins, Mother-in-law Henrietta Mills, Father- 
in-law, Joe Walker, brother-in laws, Riley Johnson, Perlie 
Brown, Riley Mills, Randall Mills, Harry Mills, Olan 
Mills, Herman Mills; Sister-in-laws Annie Mae Mills, 
Cora Mikel, Vera Brown, Veretha Mincey, Lessie Gross, 
Willie Lee Mills his a daughter Genevieve Cobbs, son-in 
-law, William Melvin, grandson, and Bobby Lewis Tomp- 
kins. 
He leaves to cherish his moments of love seven children, 
Bobby (Thelma Lavem) Tompkins, Emma Melvin, Larry 
(Velma Raye) Tompkins, Ronnie (Gwendolyn) Tompkins, 
Emory Tompkins, Ricky (Lynette) Tompkins, Stanley 
(Rose) Tompkins, 27 grandchildren, 54 great- 
grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren; One brother 
Otis (Deloris aka Pat) Tompkins, one sister Mae Retha 
Brown, special caretaker Roxanne McKever; One brother- 
in law Fletcher (Wilma) Mills; sister-in-laws Helen John- 
son and Williease Mills and a host of nieces, nephews, 
cousins and friends. 
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Processional.....................................Clergy & Family 
Opening Hymn..................................Apostle E. F. Brown 
Scripture Reading 
Old Testament.........................Rev. Michael P. Dickerson 
New Testament................................Apostle J Mapp 
Prayer Of Comfort................................Elder A. Walker 
Selection........................................Sons of Harmony 
Solo.................................................Sister Wilson 
Acknowledgement of Cards, Resolutions & 
Reading of the Obituary...................Harpers Funeral Home 
Selection.............................;;; Tompkins Grandchildren 
Reflections & Words of Love (2 minutes, please) 
As a Church Member...........................Elder Earl Edwards 
As a Friend...........................Rev. Raymond Williams 
Solo..........................................Bro. Kelly Mincey 
Selections (2)...................................Denson Singers 
Eulogy...........................................Elder W. Davis 
Final Viewing. 
Benediction.... 
Recessional 
.Elder Dudley 
 
The family will receive friends and share repast in the Social Hall of 
the United House of Prayer, Bellville, Georgia. 
Mt. Pleasant Historic Baptist Church Cemetery 
1268 Mt. Pleasant Rd, Claxton, Georgia 
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Keith Tompkins 
Quincy Melvin 
Jackie Cobb Jr. 
Brian Melvin 
LaManuel Melvin 
Demetrius 
Rodney Tompkins 
William (Tay) Melvin 
Jarred Tompkins 
Jamar Williams 
Bruce Kent 
Tompkins 
The family of the late Robert Earl Tompkins extends our sincerest gratitude for the many 
comforting expressions of heartfelt kindness and sympathy extended during our time of sorrow. No 
words can express our gratitude, our spirits have been uplifted and our hearts overwhelmed. 
We pray that God bless and keeps you in His loving care 
The Tompkins Family 
Professional Services Entrusted To: 
125 North Broad Street Claxton, Georgia 30417 
(912) 739-2658 
www.hodgesfunerals.com 
Designed by Gwendolyn Tompkins