Tommy Jerrell Tompkins of Kilgore was born on October 9, 1953, in Tyler, Texas to Sidney and Lena Tompkins. Tommy saw the glorious face of Jesus on October 6 after a short illness in Longview, Texas a few days before his birthday. Having made Jesus his savior many years ago. He expressed his desire to go home and meant it and celebrated his birthday in Heaven this year.

Tommy was gentle, kind, and one of the funniest people God ever created. Growing up in a large family he was the practical joker. Many times setting up his siblings to take the fall for one of his shenanigans. He was an avid lover of the outdoors, camping, fishing and making gadgets to make life easier. He was a master builder and carpenter and could make beautiful things out of scraps. Tommy was married to Brenda whom he met at a Carmen concert, married 6 weeks later and they were never separated from that day, until she went to be with Jesus in August of 2021. He has missed her greatly, even her lavish and over the top Christmas decorations.

Tommy was a proud father and a Papa who loved his kids and grandkids immensely and was a wonderful uncle to his nieces and nephews. Tommy had a servant's heart to a fault and would help anybody, anywhere that was in need. He faithfully served alongside his wife in every church that they attended doing many special projects even if he was “voluntold” to do so. Tommy was a man of few words at times, but no one funnier when he spoke. He was the greatest. He was …he really was.

Survived by 3 sons, Shawn Rabon and Ruth Newark, England, Tommy Tompkins, Jr. Mobile Ala., Adam Tompkins Shreveport, LA., daughter, Amanda and Mark Compton Magnolia, TX. Grandsons Joseph Rabon, Joel Rabon, Cameron Postins, Levi McCarty, Jaden Leonard, and Joshua Leonard; Granddaughters, Alice Rabon, Hannah Postins, Alyssa Postins, Braelyn Tompkins, & Bella Tompkins, Great grandchildren, Kai Mateo & Haven Postins. He is also survived by Brother, Kenneth Lee and Robin Tompkins Chandler Tx His sisters, Linda Jean Tomlinson and Randy Kilgore Tx, Sandy Kay Randolph and Jerry of Overton, TX. & Patti Sue Harris and Dennis Longview Tx. Also missing him will be a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Lena Tompkins, his beloved wife Brenda Tompkins, beautiful daughter Rebecca Gayle Dillard, and brother Bobby Glen Tompkins.

Our family appreciates the love and support during this time and prays you will spread some humor and kindness and keep his memory alive. "Nink Fot Show Dough”. If you know you know.

Services for Tommy Jerrell will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, October 15, 2026 at the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home with Rev. Dennis Harris and Mark Compton officiating. Family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM; one hour prior to service on Thursday. Burial will follow at Danville Cemetery.