In Memoriam
Kenneth Lynn Tompkins
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WEST LAURENS—Kenneth Lynn Tompkins of West Laurens, New York went home to the loving arms of his Savior on August 21, 2023. Ken was born the eldest of four boys on January 17, 1960 to the late Lynn and Jane (Griffin) Tompkins in Carbondale, Pennsylvania.
Ken grew up in the rural town of South Gibson, Pennsylvania. Although not born into farming, Ken realized early on in his upbringing that he enjoyed all aspects of the trade. As a boy, he loved working on the neighboring Decker farm, and he could be found there constantly. After graduating high school, with his father alongside him, Ken worked in masonry and construction for years, where a profound work ethic was further instilled in him. He continued this work until he returned to farming in 1980.
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