Bobby L Tomlinson
February 23, 1932 - August 1, 2018
Bobby L. Tomlinson, 86, of Jonesboro, passed away August 1, 2018 at his residence. He was born February 23, 1932 in Denton, to the late Luther and Ester McGraddy Tomlinson. He was united in marriage on August 31, 1978 to Maggie Smith Tomlinson. Bobby was a Veteran of the U.S. Airforce and worked later in life in Law Enforcement for Sebastian and Lawrence Counties; he was also the Lawrence County Sherriff in 1983-1984; He was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and he also attended the Nettleton Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded by two sisters, Edith and Evelyn Leslie; and two brothers, Johnny and Jimmy Tomlinson. Survivors include his wife, Maggie Tomlinson of the home; four children, Deborah (Dennis) Quan of Baton Rouge, LA, Karen Tomlinson of Dallas, TX, Paul (Tara) Tomlinson of North Carolina, and Bryon (Lisa) Sangster of Jonesboro; ten grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Memorial Service will be Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at the Pleasant Grove Church in Anneville with Bro. Jerry Clements officiating. Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
Bobby L. Tomlinson, 86, of Jonesboro, passed away August 1, 2018 at his residence. He was born February 23, 1932 in Denton, to the late Luther and Ester McGraddy Tomlinson. He was united in marriage on August 31, 1978 to Maggie Smith Tomlinson.... View Obituary & Service Information