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    Guy Wayne Tomlin

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Guy Wayne Tomlin, 90, of Mount Pleasant, TX, passed away on August 24,2020. Guy lost his earthly battle but he gained his Heavenly Home. He was born on February 8, 1930 in Las Animas, Colorado to Pearl and Hazel Tomlin.

Guy was retired from the United States Navy rank SH3 after 20 years and 4 months of service, serving in the Vietnam and Korean Wars. During his military career he worked in the Laundry and the Ship’s Store keeping both in tip top shape. He served from March 1947 to January 1955 and then reenlisted again in July 1956 until he retired January 1969. Guy served aboard the USS Point Defiance ISD-31, USS Piedmont AD-17 and the USS Nereus AS-17. During the course of his Navy career he received multiple medals and letters of good conduct and morale booster. He went above and beyond in performing his duty’s aboard ship. The Navy was his life and he proudly serviced his Country.

Guy was a jokester, he loved making people laugh and smile no matter who it was. He loved with his whole heart. He definitely did not meet a stranger. As far as in law’s there was none and as far as step family there was none. You were his period. Family was everything to him. Guy was an exceptional human being, husband and dad.

He was a long-time member of First Pentecostal Full Gospel Church in Pittsburg, TX. Guy was not ashamed of his Jesus. A very tendered-hearted man that loved God.

He is survived by his loving wife Mattie L. Tomlin of Mount Pleasant, TX. Daughter and son in law, Linda and Steve Thompson of Mount Pleasant TX. Son and daughter in law, Johnny and Teri Simmons of Pittsburg TX. Son and Daughter in law, Isaac and Caroline Simmons of Royse City TX. Guy also raised 4 children with his late wife, Diane Stovall, Brenda Stoval, Gregory Stoval-Tomlin. Grandchildren, Justin Simmons, Ashley Thomas, Jeremiah Simmons, Amber Hill, Jesse Thompson, Josi Simmons. Great grandchildren, Emmett Thomas, Elam Thomas, Tommie Thompson, Colt Hill, Remington Hill, Johnny Hill, and MacKenzie Hill. Brother and Sister in law Sherwin (Buck) and Pam Barnes. Brother in law Bill Galbraith. Numerous Nieces and Nephews.

Guy is preceded in death by his parents. Bonus Dad Buck Barnes. Son, Phillip Waldrup-Tomlin. Sisters and Brother in laws, Lavonne and Dennis Pointon, Twila Galbraith. Brother in law Kenneth Parks (Retired Navy). Brothers and Sister in laws, Faye and Olive Tomlin, Floyd and Mabel Tomlin. Great grandchildren, Wyatt and Jessie Hill.

Visitation was held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday August 28, 2020 at Bates Cooper Sloan Chapel with services Saturday August 29, 2020 at 2:00 PM. Interment will be held in the Smyrna Cemetery in Winnsboro, TX.

The Pittsburg Gazette

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