Virginia Beach
Guy Drake "Dra" Tompkins, Jr, 66, died suddenly on May 28, 2011 surrounded by family and friends. He was born on April 12, 1945 in Franklin, Virginia and graduated from Suffolk High School. Dra was an avid golfer, winning countless tournaments, and held the utmost respect for the game. He fulfilled a lifelong dream this past April by attending "The Masters" in Augusta, GA with his best friend, Ron Carder. He had a love for music and shag dancing. He was a member of Great Neck Baptist Church where he was in charge of the sound system for the last 12 years. He was a long-time businessman with expertise in Information Systems and Technology. Dra was a selfless individual with a motto "I'm on my way" no questions asked. He did not criticize, condemn or complain and it was truly a joy to be in his presence. He will be deeply missed. His parents, Guy Drake Tompkins, Sr. and Alyce Sadler Tompkins, predeceased him in death. Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Lisa Embrey of Virginia Beach, husband, Tim and children, Mason, Ryan and Hayley; Amy Whealdon of Cornelius, NC, husband, Toby and children, Wyatt and Brooke; Chris Tompkins Graham of Orlando, FL, husband, David and children, Olivia and Rhett; his brother Thomas Tompkins of Glouster, VA, wife, Gayle and children, Heather Herrick and Cort Tompkins. Other survivors include his dear friend and long-time partner Kay Sexton of Virginia Beach; her daughter Jennifer Pace of Knots Island, NC, husband, Chris and children, Chandler, Austin and Macy; her son Chad Sexton of Chesapeake, VA. Not to be forgotten, Dra's best four-legged friend, Razzle. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 3 at the Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club at 11:00 am. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook and send condolences to www.simplycremationonline.com. Cremation arrangements are being handed by Simply Cremation, Virginia Beach.
Guy Drake "Dra" Tompkins, Jr, 66, died suddenly on May 28, 2011 surrounded by family and friends. He was born on April 12, 1945 in Franklin, Virginia and graduated from Suffolk High School. Dra was an avid golfer, winning countless tournaments, and held the utmost respect for the game. He fulfilled a lifelong dream this past April by attending "The Masters" in Augusta, GA with his best friend, Ron Carder. He had a love for music and shag dancing. He was a member of Great Neck Baptist Church where he was in charge of the sound system for the last 12 years. He was a long-time businessman with expertise in Information Systems and Technology. Dra was a selfless individual with a motto "I'm on my way" no questions asked. He did not criticize, condemn or complain and it was truly a joy to be in his presence. He will be deeply missed. His parents, Guy Drake Tompkins, Sr. and Alyce Sadler Tompkins, predeceased him in death. Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Lisa Embrey of Virginia Beach, husband, Tim and children, Mason, Ryan and Hayley; Amy Whealdon of Cornelius, NC, husband, Toby and children, Wyatt and Brooke; Chris Tompkins Graham of Orlando, FL, husband, David and children, Olivia and Rhett; his brother Thomas Tompkins of Glouster, VA, wife, Gayle and children, Heather Herrick and Cort Tompkins. Other survivors include his dear friend and long-time partner Kay Sexton of Virginia Beach; her daughter Jennifer Pace of Knots Island, NC, husband, Chris and children, Chandler, Austin and Macy; her son Chad Sexton of Chesapeake, VA. Not to be forgotten, Dra's best four-legged friend, Razzle. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 3 at the Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club at 11:00 am. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook and send condolences to www.simplycremationonline.com. Cremation arrangements are being handed by Simply Cremation, Virginia Beach.
Virginia Beach
Guy Drake "Dra" Tompkins, Jr, 66, died suddenly on May 28, 2011 surrounded by family and friends. He was born on April 12, 1945 in Franklin, Virginia and graduated from Suffolk High School. Dra was an avid golfer, winning countless tournaments, and held the utmost respect for the game. He fulfilled a lifelong dream this past April by attending "The Masters" in Augusta, GA with his best friend, Ron Carder. He had a love for music and shag dancing. He was a member of Great Neck Baptist Church where he was in charge of the sound system for the last 12 years. He was a long-time businessman with expertise in Information Systems and Technology. Dra was a selfless individual with a motto "I'm on my way" no questions asked. He did not criticize, condemn or complain and it was truly a joy to be in his presence. He will be deeply missed. His parents, Guy Drake Tompkins, Sr. and Alyce Sadler Tompkins, predeceased him in death. Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Lisa Embrey of Virginia Beach, husband, Tim and children, Mason, Ryan and Hayley; Amy Whealdon of Cornelius, NC, husband, Toby and children, Wyatt and Brooke; Chris Tompkins Graham of Orlando, FL, husband, David and children, Olivia and Rhett; his brother Thomas Tompkins of Glouster, VA, wife, Gayle and children, Heather Herrick and Cort Tompkins. Other survivors include his dear friend and long-time partner Kay Sexton of Virginia Beach; her daughter Jennifer Pace of Knots Island, NC, husband, Chris and children, Chandler, Austin and Macy; her son Chad Sexton of Chesapeake, VA. Not to be forgotten, Dra's best four-legged friend, Razzle. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 3 at the Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club at 11:00 am. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook and send condolences to www.simplycremationonline.com. Cremation arrangements are being handed by Simply Cremation, Virginia Beach.
Guy Drake "Dra" Tompkins, Jr, 66, died suddenly on May 28, 2011 surrounded by family and friends. He was born on April 12, 1945 in Franklin, Virginia and graduated from Suffolk High School. Dra was an avid golfer, winning countless tournaments, and held the utmost respect for the game. He fulfilled a lifelong dream this past April by attending "The Masters" in Augusta, GA with his best friend, Ron Carder. He had a love for music and shag dancing. He was a member of Great Neck Baptist Church where he was in charge of the sound system for the last 12 years. He was a long-time businessman with expertise in Information Systems and Technology. Dra was a selfless individual with a motto "I'm on my way" no questions asked. He did not criticize, condemn or complain and it was truly a joy to be in his presence. He will be deeply missed. His parents, Guy Drake Tompkins, Sr. and Alyce Sadler Tompkins, predeceased him in death. Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Lisa Embrey of Virginia Beach, husband, Tim and children, Mason, Ryan and Hayley; Amy Whealdon of Cornelius, NC, husband, Toby and children, Wyatt and Brooke; Chris Tompkins Graham of Orlando, FL, husband, David and children, Olivia and Rhett; his brother Thomas Tompkins of Glouster, VA, wife, Gayle and children, Heather Herrick and Cort Tompkins. Other survivors include his dear friend and long-time partner Kay Sexton of Virginia Beach; her daughter Jennifer Pace of Knots Island, NC, husband, Chris and children, Chandler, Austin and Macy; her son Chad Sexton of Chesapeake, VA. Not to be forgotten, Dra's best four-legged friend, Razzle. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 3 at the Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club at 11:00 am. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook and send condolences to www.simplycremationonline.com. Cremation arrangements are being handed by Simply Cremation, Virginia Beach.
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