Lloyd LaRoy Tompkins, Jr.

About Lloyd

Lloyd LaRoy Tompkins, Jr., 77, Park Rapids, MN passed away Friday, June 30, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.

Lloyd was born November 22, 1945 in Minneapolis, MN to Lloyd Sr. and Florence (Christiansen) Tompkins. He grew up in the Twin Cities and graduated from Robbinsdale High School in 1963. He attended the University of Minnesota for one year and then enlisted in the US Air Force from 1967-1971.

While in the active duty he worked as a surgical tech at the US Air Force base in Labrador, Canada. He also competed in downhill skiing while in the service. His final rank was sergeant.

Lloyd married Judith (Judy) Jacobsen on November 27, 1976 in Brookings, SD. They resided in Rogers, MN until 1985 when they moved to Park Rapids, first to a lake home on Long Lake and then in town.

Lloyd worked for Kraus-Anderson in St. Paul, MN for 10 years and when the family moved to Park Rapids in 1985, Lloyd then worked as a finishing carpenter in the Park Rapids area for many years. After that, he was employed by TEAM Industries in Park Rapids for 8 years before retirement.

Lloyd was a quiet man and he spoke volumes without ever saying a word. Lloyd’s love for his family, his work ethic and his integrity were unmatched. He was fondly known as “Bud” by his sister and family. Lloyd loved his family’s many dogs: Penny, Pixie, Alfalfa, Molly, Toby, Macy, Pepper, Meeko and Willie. He would often be found with a dog (or two) by his side. Lloyd also loved camping, fishing and golfing.

Lloyd kept a watchful and protective eye on his children, family and dogs, with frequent reminders to check their (or friends’) vehicles: keeping the gas level above half, checking their tires and oil, and giving a heads-up on approaching severe weather and storms.

Lloyd is survived by his wife, Judy Tompkins of Park Rapids; children, Aaron (Kimberly) Tompkins of Park Rapids, Autumn Nelson of Woodbury, MN, Amber Tompkins of Park Rapids; 4 grandchildren, Isaac and Lucas Nelson, Nolan and Logan Tompkins; sister, Janet (Frank) Spayde of Bonita Springs, FL; nieces, Carrie (Patrice) Krafft Spayde, Shawna (Toni) Spayde; brothers-in-law, David (Char) Jacobsen, Curtis (Lisa) Jacobsen, Harold Jensen, and other nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Sr. and Florence Tompkins; and an infant sister, Caroline.

memorial service

Visitation

July 9, 2023

Cease Family Funeral Home 710 1st St W, Park Rapids, MN 56470, USA

The visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 6 p.m. Burial services will be held on Monday, July 10, 2023 at the Henrietta Cemetery near Park Rapids, MN.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Family Funeral Home