James Tomlinson of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee

November 17, 1958 - October 5, 2019

Mr. James “Joe” Tomlinson, age 60, a resident of Lawrenceburg, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 1 PM at County Line Church of Christ in Lawrence County with John Gibbs officiating. A visitation will also be held on Wednesday from 11-1PM at the church. He will be laid to rest in Spann Cemetery in Lawrence County. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Born on November 17, 1958 in Elizabeth Town, Kentucky, James was the son of the late James Robert Tomlinson and Eva Frances “Grissham” Staggs. James loved building motorcycles and enjoyed working on engines. He was a self made mechanic who loved restoring vehicles. He also enjoyed fighting chickens and was an excellent sheet rock hanger.

He is survived by his mother: Eva Staggs of Lawrenceburg, Brothers; Douglas and Wayne Tomlinson; Nephew; Rob and Steven, Zepplin Woods, Johnathan Tomlinson, and Bryan Tomlinson of Lawrenceburg; Step Brother; Leland (Peggy) Staggs, and Gene (Gail) Staggs; Step Sister; Joane (Norm) Keltner; Nieces; Eva Tomlinson, Regan Huffines, Jessica Tomlinson, Tessa Tomlinson, Victoria Tomlinson and Kerri Tomlinson. Also a special 4 year old little man named Benson Glenn of Lawrenceburg.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother Gordon Berry Tomlinson.