Tomlin, Sr., Michael

Michael “Mike” Tomlin, Sr. age 48 of Athens, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2010 in Springfield.

Survived by Children : Michael (Fiance Ashley Hamilton) Tomlin, Jr. of Springfield
Matthew Tomlin of Springfield
Brother : Allen (Kerry) Tomlin of Springfield
Sister- Lore Schone of Petersburg
Mother of his Children : Tracy Connell-Tomlin-Rueter
Granddaughter : Abrielle “Abbi”
Nieces : Amber and Cecily Tomlin, and Jennifer Schone
Nephew – Jason Schone
Several Aunts, Uncles, cousins and Friends

Mike was born October 29, 1961 in Springfield, the son of Fred and Judith Templeton Tomlin.

He is preceded in death by his parents.
Mike attended the Real Life Church in Springfield which he enjoyed. He graduated from Athens High School. He was an Army Veteran serving for 3 years.
Mike lived for his kids and loved playing with his granddaughter. Mike also enjoyed many different hobbies, one of which was cleaning jewelry.
Mike worked as a security officer for several years at Ramada Renaissance Hotel in Springfield and is currently employed at Bunn-o-matic through Express Personel. He was an active contributor to the Salvation Army.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4:00 until 8:00 PM at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens. Funeral services will be held there at 11:30 AM on Wednesday.

Rev. Clint Cook officiating
Burial will be at Joel Hall Cemetery in Athens
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the “Michael Tomlin, Sr. Memorial Fund”