William Arthur Tomlin

26 JUL 1929 - 13 MAY 2000

William Arthur Tomlin Sr., 70, who served as a police officer for 26 years with the Franklin City
police Department, died Saturday, May 13, 2000.

Born in Isle of Wight County, he was a son of the late Arthur and Beita Butler Tomlin. He was a
member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Patricia Bailey Tomlin; two daughters, Linda T. Drake
and her husband, Joe, of Newsoms and Alice T. Mason and her husband, Ricky, of Franklin; a
son, William A. Tomlin Jr. and his wife, Nancy, of Como, N.C.; five grandchildren, Stephen
Drake and his wife, Kelly, and Justin Drake, all of Newsoms, Gregory Mason of Franklin, and
Carol and Taylor Tomlin of Como.

A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Beaver Dam Baptist Church
Cemetery with the Rev. James M. Smith officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to
8:30 p.m. today at Wright Funeral Home and other times at the residence at 31157 Country Club
Road. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 937,
Franklin, VA 23851, or to the American Diabetes Association, 1290 Seminole Trail, Suite 2,
Charlottesville, VA 22901.

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Monday, May 15, 2000
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## Narrative Summary of the Obituary

William Arthur Tomlin Sr., born 26 Jul 1929, served 26 years with the Franklin City Police Department. He passed away on 13 May 2000, leaving behind his wife, three children, and five grandchildren.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

A graveside service was held on 16 May 2000 at Beaver Dam Baptist Church Cemetery, officiated by Rev. James M. Smith.

## The Edited Obituary

William Arthur Tomlin

26 Jul 1929 - 13 May 2000

William Arthur Tomlin Sr., 70, who served as a police officer for 26 years with the Franklin City Police Department, died Saturday, 13 May 2000.

Born in Isle of Wight County, he was a son of the late Arthur and Beita Butler Tomlin. He was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Patricia Bailey Tomlin; two daughters, Linda T. Drake and her husband, Joe, of Newsoms and Alice T. Mason and her husband, Ricky, of Franklin; a son, William A. Tomlin Jr. and his wife, Nancy, of Como, N.C.; five grandchildren, Stephen Drake and his wife, Kelly, and Justin Drake, all of Newsoms, Gregory Mason of Franklin, and Carol and Taylor Tomlin of Como.

A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Beaver Dam Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. James M. Smith officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at Wright Funeral Home and other times at the residence at 31157 Country Club Road. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 937, Franklin, VA 23851, or to the American Diabetes Association, 1290 Seminole Trail, Suite 2, Charlottesville, VA 22901.

## Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | William Arthur Tomlin Sr.         |
|---------|-----------------------------------|
| Age     | 70                                |
| Birth   | 26 Jul 1929; Isle of Wight County |
| Death   | 13 May 2000; Unknown              |

## Table of Relationships

| Name                      | Relationship   | Residence            |
|---------------------------|----------------|----------------------|
| William Arthur Tomlin Sr. | Decedent       | Isle of Wight County |
| Patricia Bailey Tomlin    | Spouse         | Unknown              |
| Arthur Tomlin             | Parent         | --                   |
| Beita Butler Tomlin       | Parent         | --                   |
| Linda T. Drake            | Child          | Newsoms              |
| Alice T. Mason            | Child          | Franklin             |
| William A. Tomlin Jr.     | Child          | Como, N.C.           |
| Stephen Drake             | Grandchild     | Newsoms              |
| Justin Drake              | Grandchild     | Newsoms              |
| Gregory Mason             | Grandchild     | Franklin             |
| Carol Tomlin              | Grandchild     | Como                 |
| Taylor Tomlin             | Grandchild     | Como                 |

## Other Relevant Information

1. William Arthur Tomlin Sr. served as a police officer for 26 years with the Franklin City Police Department.
2. He was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church.

## Publication Details

- Place: Norfolk, VA
- Name: The Virginian-Pilot
- Date: 15 May 2000