Condolences

• 04/08/2021

  PHIL HIGHTOWER

  I HAD NOT SEEN DRA IN QUITE AWHILE BUT I CAN DEFINITELY SAY THAT I AM TRULY HEARTBROKEN BY HIS PASSING. HE WAS A GREAT MAN AND MOREOVER A GREAT FRIEND. I WILL MISS HIM AND JUST SORRY THAT I HAD NOT BEEN ABLE TO SPEND MORE TIME WITH HIM AS HE WAS TRULY ONE OF THE "GOOD GUYS". HE WAS INDEED SPECIAL. I HURT FOR YOU HIS FAMILY AND LOVED ONES. GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND I WILL LOOK FORWARD TO TEEING IT UP WITH HIM WHEN I ARRIVE IN LORD'S KINGDOM. PHIL HIGHTOWER

• 04/08/2021

  Tommy Tompkins

  My brother had many character flaws but I'll share a few memories that I will try to remember him by. I was hospitalized after Marine Corps boot camp and Dra drove down and picked me up after I was released so I could visit my parents before heading to California. I did back to back tours of duty in Vietnam and Dra picked me up at the Norfolk airport and when my leave was over drove me back when I started my second tour in Vietnam. I was medivaced out of Vietnam in April 1969 and arrived Portsmouth Naval Hospital several weeks later. I was classified as "walking wounded" but was told I wasn't allowed to go home. Dra arrived at the hospital and doing what he did best arranged for me to go home and see Mom and Dad my first night back in the "world". I hope you find peace brother.

• 04/08/2021

  Janet Wykle

  My thoughts and prayers are with Dra's the family and friends. I had the pleasure of meeting Dra on several occasions and I must say he was a kind and caring individual. He could do miracles with any computer trouble and was always eager to help without hesitation. Fondly, Janet Wykle

• 04/08/2021

  KAY SEXTON

  Lisa, Amy, Chris,Jennifer,Chad, and family Dra was one in a million. His love and devotion for me were beyond what anyone could ever want. I will miss my "Best Friend". We had some wonderful,meaningful, fun years together,Dra's true character taught me that "contentment is not having all you want, but wanting only what you have" Phil 4:11 I"ll miss you terribly Dra, but I know you're in Good Hands, Love you Always, Kay

• 04/08/2021

  Don and Kay Goldberg

  Dra was our classmate (SHS Class of "65) and friend. We send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. We will miss him and hope his spirit is at peace. Kay and Don Goldberg

• 04/08/2021

  Bernie Kirsch

  I had the pleasure of golfing with Dra Tompkins often in the past two years and will miss him as a golfing companion and friend. He was very proud of his daughters and their husbands and often spoke of their accomplishments. My deepest sympathy extends to his family and friends.

• 04/08/2021

  WHIT WHITFIELD

  DRA AND I WERE NEIGHBORS, CLASSMATES AND CUB SCOUTS IN THE GREAT CITY OF FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA BEFORE HIS FAMILY MOVED TO SUFFOLK AND WE LOST CONTACT.A GREAT GUY. REST IN PEACE. WHIT AND BECKY(PITTMAN) WHITFIELD

• 04/08/2021

  Jamie

  My thoughts & prayers go out to all those who knew Dra. He was a delightful man who was so proud of his family. Always an encouraging word & such a thirst for education. I always looked forward to his IT visits.

• 04/08/2021

  mike & judy

  Dra, We'll miss you buddy. Thank you for your incredible friendship and support - never wavering. I'll always remember what you told me sitting at that kitchen table. Thanks for the great laughs, (wish we could have done lunch one more time),endless problems solved on our computers and always answering the phone and extending your unconditional friendship. I remember praying with you for Hyman - now you're there with him. We miss you, we love you and we will see you someday. love, mike and judy.

• 04/08/2021

  Roy C. Duke

  Dra and I have been friends since grade school. He was a great drummer, and we enjoyed music. I later had a band and Dra would set in with us. One of the nicest guys I have ever met. My thoughts and prayers are with all of his Family and Friends. Roy C. Duke

• 04/08/2021

  Don O'Connell

  I met Guy when he came to work in IT at the Virginia Department of Agriculture (VDACS). He was a great gentleman, very good at his job and, as all of you know, an avid golfer. He and I and several other fellows here at VDACS starting playing golf. We played in the VDACS golf tournament and many other times. After he left VDACS and went back to VA Beach, we still played golf a number of times each year, including 2011. The last time we played golf was just a few days before he became ill. We talked several times after that. He told me about the illness and the treatment and then I couldn't contact him. Today I learned of his passing and I am devastated. To all of you, family and friends, who knew and loved him, I send you my condolences. To his children and to Kay, I want you to know that he told wonderful stories about you and loved you all very much. I will miss him greatly.

• 04/08/2021

  Bobby Holt

  Dra and I grew up in Franklin VA together. He was a fine athlete and true gentleman. Even though it has been many years since we have talked, I recall him with fond memories.

• 04/08/2021

  Becky Nott

  My husband and I too, became friends with Guy many years ago while he worked for VDACS. My husband and I would have him over for dinner and then we would all go to my son's baseball games. He in turn, had taken us out to dinner and one time, took us to a co-worker's party, so my husband and I could both have drinks if we wanted to and not have to worry about how we were going to get home. I cannot say enough good things about Guy. He valued his family, was proud of them and loved them all very much. I heard how special Kay was to him also. I had been meaning to get in touch with Guy for awhile and this is a perfect example of why people should not put things off. I will remember Guy with fond memories forever. The world was a better place because he was in it. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.