Dewey Jewell Tomlison

February 25, 1945 - April 18, 2008

Dewey Jewell Tomlison, of the White Lily Community, departed this life on April 18, 2008 at the U.K. – Markey Cancer Center having attained the age of 63.

            He was born February 25, 1945 to Loney Ellen Hodge Tomlison, Somerset, KY and the late Clarence Tomlison.

            He was a loyal Tecumseh Products employee for 30 years and a well-known mechanic in the community. He was a faithful member of the Colo Baptist Church.

            Mr. Tomlison is survived by his mother and he was married to Janice Meece Tomlison on July 8, 1972, in Somerset, KY who survives him. To this union they had 5 children, all of whom survive. They include 3 sons: Alvin Jewell and (Sherry) Tomlison of Eubank; Dewey Scott and (Dreama) Tomlison of Science Hill; and Larry Ray and (Michelle) Glover of Somerset and 2 daughters: Kelly Glover and (Anthony) Nicholas and Lucinda (Cindy) Tomlison Stringer, both of Somerset. Other survivors include 3 brothers: Finley and (Debbie) Tomlison of Burnside; Ronnie and (Jody) Tomlison and David and (Anna) Tomlison, both of Somerset and 2 sisters: Georgie May and (Jimmy) Baker and Faye and (Tony) Wiles, both of Somerset. There are 12 grandchildren who also survive. They are Matthew Tomlison, Megan Pitman, Aaron Eldridge, Kortney Todd, Sarah Eldridge, Amber Hargis, Joshua Blevins, Taylor Mounce, Hunter Glover, Jordan Tomlison, Lexi Nicholas, and Mylee Stringer. He is also survived by his 1st wife and family friend, Juanita Meece Hampton. He leaves behind a host of family and friends as well.

            Other than his father, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Oather Lee and Billy Ferrell Tomlison.

            Funeral services will be at 11:00am on Monday, April 21, 2008 at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home, with Brothers David Harmon and Donnie Baker officiating.

The family will receive visitors on Sunday, April 20, 2008 from 2:00pm until 6:00pm at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.

Burial will be in the White Lily Church Cemetery. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, make donations to the White Lily Church Cemetery Fund.