Danny Patterson Tomlin , 70, of Center, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at his residence.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 7, 2017, at Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Center with Bro. Charles Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Forbis Cemetery in Shelby County. Visitation will be held prior to the service at Providence Missionary Baptist Church, beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Mr. Tomlin was born February 24, 1947, in Center, to E. A. "Nig" Tomlin and Maxine Anthony Tomlin. He graduated from Center High School. Mr. Tomlin served in the United States Marine Corps and later became a self-employed carpenter. One of his proudest accomplishments was being involved in the construction of Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Center, which he was a member for many years. Mr. Tomlin enjoyed hunting and making trips to Colorado. Above all, he cherished the moments he spent being "Poppa" to his grandchildren.

He is survived by
Wife of 51 years: Barbara Graves Tomlin of Center

Sons:
Anthony Lee Tomlin and wife, Cindy, of Center
David Joshua Tomlin of Center

Grandchildren:
Alex Tomlin
Blaine Tomlin
Wil Tomlin
Taylor Tomlin

Sisters:
Dianne Tomlin of Nacogdoches
Kathy Tomlin Hagen of Nacogdoches
Jeannette Tomlin Bonner and husband, Randy, of Joaquin
Paula Tomlin Spann and husband, Chuck, of Center

Brother: Jim Tomlin and wife, Cathy, of Center

Preceded in death by
Parents: E. A. "Nig" Tomlin and Maxine Anthony Tomlin

Pallbearers will be James Lynn Livingston, Ronny Rudd, Pete Andrews, Ricky Cockrell, Brad Cockrell and David Wheeler.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Wounded Warrior Project by mail (PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517), phone (877.832.6997), or online ( www.woundedwarriorproject.org ). Also, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital by mail (501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105), phone (800.805.5856) or online (www.stjude.org).