Robert David Tompkins' Obituary
Robert David Tompkins of Covington, LA passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020. He was born on December 31, 1954 in New Orleans, LA to Linn and Lois (Freeman) Tompkins.
Robert is survived by his beloved wife Chandra (Seitzinger) Tompkins; his children Jessica DeJean, Robert W. Tompkins, Collin Tompkins, Kobe Tompkins, Christian Tompkins and Kholstyn Tompkins; and grandchildren Sadie Frugé, Layla Abdo, Caine DeJean, Aivery DeJean, Ashton DeJean and Tirney DeJean. He is also survived by his father Linn Tompkins and his sisters Sandra Burke (Dennis) and Carol Rahe (Gary).
Robert is preceded in death by his mother Lois Freeman Tompkins.
Robert was born in New Orleans, and raised in Plaquemines Parish before moving to Covington in 1970. Robert graduated from Covington High School before joining the United States Navy. He enjoyed listening to music, fishing, cooking, but most importantly spending time with his family and friends. Robert will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Memorial services will be private, with a Celebration of Life to be held at a later date.
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