Mayhue Tomberlin, 68, of Fitzgerald, died Saturday, January 28, 2012, at Dorminy Medical Center in Fitzgerald.
Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M., Saturday, February 4, at New Prospect Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Chaudoin officiating. The family will greet friends at the church following the service.
Mr. Tomberlin was born December 11, 1943 in Ben Hill County to the late James Clark & Ossie Mae Calhoun Tomberlin. He was a 1961 graduate of Fitzgerald High School and STAR Student at FHS. He was graduated from Georgia Southern College in 1965, having earned a Bachelor’s degree in math and chemistry. Mr. Tomberlin worked as a Procurement and Contracting Officer for the United States Air Force, based at the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center at Robins Air Force Base. He returned home to Fitzgerald seven years ago having lived in Cochran. He was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years: Rachel Tomberlin of Fitzgerald; children and their spouses: Jason Marvin Tomberlin & Linda of Dallas, Texas, Jennifer Dee Tomberlin of Fitzgerald, and James Marion “Jimmy” Tomberlin & Christina of Cochran; grandson: Caleb Tomberlin of Cochran; and a sister and brother-in-law: Bonita & J.T. Sellars of Fitzgerald.
The family suggests those desiring to send memorials in lieu of flowers may send them to New Prospect Baptist Church, c/o Tim Woods, 139 Martha Street, Fitzgerald, GA 31750.