John Tomlinson

John Henry Tomlinson (Doc or Buddy) was born on May 8, 1943 in McDonough, GA to the late O’Neal Tomlinson and Melvina Colvin Tomlinson. He was the youngest of 6 siblings. He married his late wife Margaret Tomlinson. John also was married to the late Viriginia Newton Richardson early in life, to this union three beautiful daughters were born (Patricia Tomlinson Miller, Donnifer Tomlinson Davis and Tomeka Tomlinson) John retired from Henry County Department of Transportation as a Heavy Equipment Operator, more than 20 years. He was a “great” provider, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was known for his kind, generous and loving disposition. John was gifted with an anointing calling to help others. To which he was blessed to meet many friends and families. He always spoke his mind but stood as a strong man to which he was courageous through many of his life adversities. John was known for his “Unique God Gifted Talent”. He also liked to write and sing songs (Blues). Two of his most memorable phrases are “Copesthetic” and “Fo Show Bruh”. At an early age, John accepted Jesus Christ in his heart and his personal Lord and Savior. In his early years he became a member of Antioch Baptist Church, in McDonough, Ga. John was called home on January 12, 2023 after servicing his Godly duties on earth. John was preceded in death by his father O’Neal Tomlinson, and mother Melvina Colvin Tomlinson, Brothers Floyd Tomlinson, O’Neal Tomlinson Jr., Sisters Ruth Tomlinson Miller, Della T. Calloway, Sarah Allen and Carline Lawrence. He leaves to celebrate his life and cherish his memories: Daughters Patricia T. Miller (Larry Miller), Donnifer T. Davis (Dennis Davis) and Tomeka Tomlinson (Monte Glover). Four Grandchildren Dennis Tomlinson (Chasity Tomlinson), Dontavius Davis (Katrina Davis), Greg Dragg, Larnequa Miller, and Jergevious Glover (Taylor Glover). 8 Great Grandchildren Dontavius Davis Jr., Ashanti Tomlinson, Katelyn Davis, Audrey Tomlinson, Ezra Glover “Redd”, Kameron Lyman, Kyree Lyman and Unborn Kartyr Dragg . Special Friends Mae Lizzie Parks-Beckham, Evelyn Dawson “E”, Jawana Mayes and many more

John Tomlinson

May 8, 1943 - January 12, 2023