Elie Arthur Tomlin , 92, of Center, passed away Friday, September 18, 2015, in Nacogdoches.

Graveside service will be held at 12:00 noon, Monday, September 21, 2015, at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Center with Tim Perkins officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Mr. Tomlin was born December 28, 1922, in Center, to Jacob Arthur Tomlin and Maude Stephens Tomlin. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Tomlin loved spending time outdoors and especially enjoyed gardening. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Church of Christ.

He is survived by
Sons:
Danny Tomlin and wife, Barbara, of Center
Jim Tomlin and wife, Cathy, of Center

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

Grandchildren:
Anthony Tomlin
Josh Tomlin
Robert Tomlin
Tabitha Cooper
Ashley Chandler
Taylor Tomlin
Zachary Bonner
David Bonner
Willie Spann

15 Great Grandchildren

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Wife: Maxine Anthony Tomlin
Parents: Jacob Arthur Tomlin and Maude Stephens Tomlin
Numerous Brothers and Sisters

Pallbearers will be Anthony Tomlin, Josh Tomlin, Zachary Bonner, David Bonner, Willie Spann and Taylor Tomlin. Honorary pallbearers will be Tabitha Cooper and Ashley Chandler.