MASSACHUSETTS - David O. Tompkins, 81, a Delaware native, died Jun. 24, 2017, at the Walden Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Born in Wilmington, the son of the late Delos and Mary Elizabeth (Heller) Tompkins. He was a graduate of P.S. DuPont in Wilmington Class of 1953, and the University of Delaware, graduating in 1957. In 1959 he enlisted with the Delaware National Guard through 1965.
David was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Ann (Field) Tompkins who died in 2009. He is survived by four cousins, Greg and Dwight Tompkins, Virginia Harris and Donald Tompkins and their families; as well as extended family on his wife's side.
Graveside service will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jul. 5, 2017, at Gracelawn Memorial Park, New Castle.
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