Georgetown: Tom "Tucker" Tompkins, 67, died Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at his residence. Mr. Tompkins was born, December 30, 1947, in Georgetown, a son of the late Sam Albert Tompkins and Lila Lee Goude Tompkins. He grew in Georgetown and served in the Vietnam War in the U.S. Marine Corps. Mr. Tompkins was a recipient of the Purple Heart medal. He was a self-employed brick mason and was an avid fisherman. In addition to his parents, Mr. Tompkins was predeceased by: two brothers, David Wayne Tompkins and Albert Otis Tompkins. Surviving are: a son, Michael Tompkins (Emma Lawrimore) of Georgetown; a daughter, Tracy D. Mau (Chris) of Georgetown; five grandchildren, Jon Phillip "Trey" Cooper III, Christopher Mason Mau, Hunter Lucas Mau, Emmit Luke Tompkins, and Lila Marie Tompkins; and four sisters, Louise Jordan and Phyllis Ann Tompkins, both of Georgetown, Rose Clark of Pine Bluff, Ark., and Faye Koon of Rockledge, Fla.; a number of nieces and nephews; and dear friend and caretaker, Michael Feagin of Georgetown. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Sign a guest book at www.mayerfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be made to Tidelands Community Hospice, Inc., 2591 N. Fraser St., Georgetown, S.C. 29440. The Georgetown Chapel of Mayer Funeral Home is assisting the family. Funeral Home: Georgetown Chapel of Mayer Funeral Home 222 Saint James Street Georgetown, SC US 29440 Service: Georgetown Chapel of Mayer Funeral Home 222 Saint James Street Georgetown, SC US 29440