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Jimmy Nickson Tompkins, Jr. (65) of Sherrills Ford, NC passed peacefully at his home on March 24, 2021 after a brave and brief walk with cancer. He was surrounded by the love of his caring fiancé of 26 years, Kristina Keefer, as he embarked on his new journey. “Nick”, originally from Stallings, NC spent many years in Charlotte, NC where he trained and worked as an auto mechanic specializing in SAAB and Volvo vehicles. He later lived in Concord, NC for several years before enjoying lake life in the Lake Norman area for the last 16 years. Nick served in the United States Marine Corps and was an active-duty Reservist for many years. He will always be remembered fondly by those who knew him as a fun-loving, happy go lucky, social butterfly. He loved meeting and talking with friends both new and old and was often described as never meeting a stranger. He lived his life with a carefree attitude, was kindhearted and always enjoyed a good joke. He loved boating, singing karaoke, Elvis Pressley, Tim McGraw, Nascar, Panther’s football and spending time with family and friends. Nick loved to laugh and took pride in making others laugh. His old sayings and antics will continue to live on for those that knew him. Nick was preceded in death by his father Jimmy N. Tompkins, Sr., his mother Kathryn B. Stilwell and his brother James Stilwell. He is survived by his daughter, Nichole Smith and her husband, Jason Smith (Raleigh, NC), his dedicated life partner, Kristi Keefer (Sherrills Ford, NC), his sisters, Donna Stilwell (Stallings, NC), Tessa Van Buren (Charlotte, NC), Jill Watson (Huntersville, NC) - Lisa Wallace and her husband, Edwin Wallace (Fort Collins, CO). Nick also had 8 nieces, 1 nephew, 1 great niece and 4 great nephews. Nick truly was an all-around great Daddy, Brother, Partner and Friend! He will be missed dearly. A Service of Remembrance will be held at Forest Lawn East Cemetery in Matthews, NC on Saturday, May 15th at 1pm followed by a Celebration of Life in the Lake Norman area later this summer. “Grieve Not for Me - Remember the Great Times – The Laughter and The Song” In lieu of flowers donations are welcomed to help any of the following organizations: *Piedmont Animal Rescue - https://www.piedmontanimalrescue.com/ (704) 360-4262 – 228 E Waterlynn Rd. Mooresville, NC 28117 *Lake Norman Lucky Cats – http://luckycats.org/contact-us/ (704) 877-7779 – 20117 W Catawba Ave. Cornelius, NC 28031 *Bella Vita Animal Rescue - https://bellavitanc.org/

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Jimmy Nickson Tompkins, Jr.

September 20, 1955 - March 24, 2021

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Jimmy Nickson Tompkins, Jr.

September 20, 1955 - March 24, 2021

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