George J. Tomblinson, age 71, of Rock, passed away Sunday February 28, 2010, at Marquette General Hospital.
George was born April 28, 1938, in West Salem, IL, the son of George C. and Mary M. (Taylor) Tomblinson. He was raised in West Salem and attended the West Salem High School. Following high school in May of 1955, George enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served as a jet engine mechanic. On December 26, 1972, George was united in marriage to the former Carol “Jane” Orrel at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Gladstone. George retired from the Air Force in May of 1975 at the rank of Tech Sergeant. After retirement from the Air Force, he owned and operated George’s Service, in Rock, for many years. George was a senior member of the Rock American Legion Post #559 and the Rock Lion’s Club. He enjoyed fishing, coaching baseball and spending time with his loving family.
Surviving family members include:
4 Sons: Jim Andersen of Bark River, MI; Ronnie Tomblinson of Anchorage, Alaska; Jeff (Colleen) Andersen of Bolingbrook, IL; Charlie (Rhonda) Tomblinson of Yorkville, IL
3 Daughters: Sherry (Greg) Whitman of Escanaba, MI; Debbie Franklin of Rhinelander, WI; Becky (Tim) McIntyre of Soo Hill, MI
2 Brothers: Joe (Myrna) Tomblinson of West Salem, IL; Darryl (Kathy) Tomblinson of Olney, IL
Also listed among the surviving family are 20 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.
George was preceded in death by his parents, George C. and Mary M. Tomblinson, his loving wife Jane on November 27, 2009 and 2 brothers, John and Donale Tomblinson.
George’s family will receive friends on Thursday from 2:00PM to 3:45PM at the Skradski-Boyce Funeral Home in Escanaba. Military rites will be conducted at 3:45PM, at the Skradski-Boyce Funeral Home, by the Rock American Legion Post #559. Funeral services celebrating the life of George J. Tomblinson will follow military rites, at 4:00PM, at the Skradski-Boyce Funeral Home, with Rev. Devon Barrix of Faith Lutheran Church in Rock officiating. Luncheon will follow at the Faith Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall in Rock. All are invited and welcome to attend. Memorial contributions in George’s name may be directed to the Rock American Legion Post #559. Envelopes will be available at the Skradski-Boyce Funeral Home in Escanaba. You can express your sympathy to the Tomblinson family, or to leave a memory tribute about George by using the form below.
