Floyd Tomlinson

Mr. Floyd Tomlinson, age 94, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on November 22, 2022. Mr. Tomlinson was born and raised in Lake Butler to Naion and Lennie Tomlinson. At the age of 17, he joined the US Air Force where he proudly served for 20 years.  After retirement from the military, Mr. Tomlinson went to work as a corrections officer at RMC. Mr. Tomlinson loved collecting and working on anything that could be tinkered on or repaired especially antiques. He had a green thumb and would plant a garden big enough to feed his family and friends. He was also a member of Bible Baptist Church in Starke. Above all, Mr. Tomlinson was a kind and generous man who adored his family. He is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Mrs. Betty Jean Tomlinson; his parents, Naion and Lennie Tomlinson; grandson, Jeff Tomlinson; and brothers, Charles and Wilbur “Dumpy” Tomlinson.