Clarence Tompkins

Clarence E. Tompkins, a long time resident of Trussville and a highly decorated WW2 Veteran who was awarded 2 Purple Hearts, Bronze Star with Cluster, Silver Star, and 2 French Government Medals passed away on November 12th,2022 at his daughter’s house in Surfside Beach SC. Graveside Services will be on December 16th 2:00pm at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Trussville.

Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Tompkins McCormick of Surfside Beach,SC and Larry Keith Tompkins of Savannah, GA. Two sisters, Martha Jean Todd of Trussville and Barbarann Farney of Vancleave, MS. 3 Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren, 4 Step-Grandchildren and 5 Step-Great Grand Children and 1 Step-Great Great Grandchild.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to the Tunnel of Towers organization thst builds smart homes for Veterans and First Responders.