Robert Ellason Tomlinson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

A memorial service will be held privately. All are invited to watch the live stream on January 22, 2021 at 11:00 AM by visiting http://www.parsellfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/permalink/9738792/LTWebcast Robert Ellason Tomlinson, age 82 of Lewes, DE, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 30, 2020, at his home. He was born on May 29, 1938 in Buena Vista, VA, son of the late Harry S. and Mary (Hall) Tomlinson. Mr. Tomlinson was a proud veteran, having honorably served in the US Army. He worked for New Jersey Transit for many dedicated years as a driver for public transportation. Mr. Tomlinson had many interest and hobbies. He enjoyed the outdoors and all they offered, particularly camping. He was an avid traveler and loved visiting new places. Mr. Tomlinson belonged to the Improved Order of Redmen and Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540. Above all, Mr. Tomlinson cherished time spent with those he held most dear. He was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. In addition to his parents, Mr. Tomlinson was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Ann Tomlinson; his brother, Irby "Lucky" James Tomlinson; and his sister, Naomi Jean Barnett. He is survived by his companion, Lynne Brown of Lewes, DE; his children: Robert E. Tomlinson II (Jacalyn) of Millsboro, DE, Deborah Tomlinson of Lanoka Harbor, NJ, Barbara Post (Joseph) of Chalfont, PA, and Kimberly Tomlinson of Villas, NJ; his grandchildren: Kristin Brimmer (Kyle) of Georgetown, DE, Ashton Tomlinson of Millsboro, DE, Joseph Post (Kristin) of Warrington, PA, Megan Castellano (Nick) of Doylestown, PA, Brian Post (Regina) of Warrington, PA, and Michael Orr of Newtown Square, PA; his great-grandchildren: Liam Post, Logan Castellano, and Leila Orr; his brothers: Major Tomlinson of Lexington, VA, Steve Tomlinson of Lexington, VA, and Harry Strickler, Jr. of Roanoke, VA; and his sisters: Hope Drain of Barren Springs, VA, Mary Ann Slagle of Naples, FL, Katherine Taylor of Millington, TN, and Thresa Tomlinson-Moore of Lexington, VA. A memorial service will be held privately. All are invited to watch the live stream on January 22, 2021 at 11:00 AM by visiting http://www.parsellfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/permalink/9738792/LTWebcast. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Mr. Tomlinson's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Please sign the online guestbook located on the tribute page.

Robert Ellason Tomlinson

May 29, 1938 - November 30, 2020

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Robert Ellason Tomlinson

May 29, 1938 - November 30, 2020

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