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In Memory

Willard Jay Tompkins, III

Willard Jay Tompkins, III

Willard Jay Tompkins III of Lakeland, Florida, formerly of Mequon, Wisconsin, passed away September 19, 2023 at his home in Lakeland. 

He leaves behind a son, Tom Tompkins of Knoxville, Tennessee, a daughter, Sarah Tompkins of Bloomfield, Connecticut, a grandson, Thomas Tompkins, Jr. of Knoxville, Tennessee, his sister, Sally Wurtz of Madison, Indiana, and ex-wife and friend Susan Tompkins Cardarella of Vonore, Tennessee.

Jay, "Birdman" as he was affectionately nicknamed by many friends, was loved by all.  He graduated from Whitefish Bay High School and University of Wisconsin, Madison.  Jay lived in Indianapolis, Indiana before retiring to Lakeland, Florida.