Cordell Tompkins, 88, of Stewartsville, MO formerly of Gassville, AR passed away, May 5, 2026.
Sonney was born on November 11, 1937 to Cordell, Sr and Zora (Massengale) Tompkins in Rochester, MI where he attended school.
On August 20, 1965 he was united in marriage to JoAnna (Bland) Henry. After their marriage they lived Waterford, MI and after retirement they moved to Gassville, AR. His wife, JoAnna, preceded him in death on December 23, 2017.
Sonney worked for General Motors as a test driver for 30 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bernard, Granville, and Milford; and his sister, Clayda.
Sonney is survived by his children, Randy (Kim) Tompkins, Ronda (Chris) Bland, Robin Tompkins (Danny Justus), Reba Slivinski, and Roxanne (Billy) Barrett; grandchildren, Brad (Korie) Bland, Jason (Gayle) Bland, Christy (Curt) Allen, Nicholas Craighead, Travis Trainor, Donnie (Paige) Tomanek, Derek (Kimberly) Tomanek, and Tanner (Rachel) Tschudy; several great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.
Celebration of Life: 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 8th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower, MO.
