He was born in Albemarle County, on October 8, 1940, to the late Roy Benjamin Tomlin and Ora Louise Floyd Tomlin. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Doris Louise Tomlin and Mariska "Ricky" Mae Tomlin Spires.

Fred attended Greenwood Elementary and Albemarle High School. He was a member of the Berean Baptist Church in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was a member of the Charlottesville-Albemarle Resuce Squad and the Virginia Reelers Square Dance Club. He was employed at the Daily Progress for 42 years, he loved his job and felt that his co-workers were all members of his extended family. He took great joy and pride in his yard and gardening and loved vacationing in Nags Head, North Carolina, spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Kathryn "Kay" Pittman Tomlin; his son, Frederick "Sam" Samuel Tomlin and his wife, Mary Lou Winn Tomlin of Scottsville, Virginia; his daughter, Kathryn "Kathy" Tomlin Hughes and her husband, John "Johnny" William Hughes III, of Charlottesville, Virginia. He is survived by his three beloved grandchildren, Benjamin "Ben" Samuel Tomlin, Savanna "Vanna" Kay Hughes and Christopher "Logan" Hughes, all of Charlottesville, Virginia; one sister, Mildred "Millie" Birckhead Stoughton and her husband, Dale Stoughton of Raleigh, North Carolina; two brothers, George "Danny" Downer Tomlin and his wife, Sandra "Sandy" Lee Tomlin of Waynesboro, Virginia and "Roy" Rogers Tomlin and his wife, Linda Herring Tomlin of Ruckersville, Virginia; and numerous cousins and many dear friends.

Due to Fred's wishes and desire there will be no family visitation or services but a celebration of his life will be held at his home at a later date. The Cremation Society of Virginia is in charge of the remains. His ashes will be buried at the Maplewood Cemetery on Lexington Avenue in Charlottesville, VA, as well as other places that were dear to his heart.

Submitted by Connie Crenshaw