Arthur Neal Tomblin

Arthur Neal Tomblin, 71, passed from this veil of tears to his eternal home after a long battle with leukemia (CML) and diabetes on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

Arthur was born to Addie Anderson and Earl Tomblin in Rutherford, NC. He attended Central High School, Rutherfordton. He obtained an Associates Degree in Business Administration from San Jacinto Community College Houston Texas. He was a US Army Veteran. He was retired from Yellow Freight Truck Lines where he was an on the road truck driver for over 20 years.

Art loved to spend time at home (after being on the road for so many years) His favorite movie was "The Longest Day", he always cried when the allies were landing on the beach. He loved to take walks thru the woods. He enjoyed eating at Azteca Mexican Restaurant (and over tip, "Carna Asada Please").

Preceded in death by mother, Addie Anderson Stewart; father, Earl Clarence Tomblin; sister-in-law, Jane Robinson Dills Tomblin; and father-in-law, Troy Thomas Jenkins.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Deborah Jenkins Tomblin, of Gastonia; sons, Arthur Neal Tomblin Jr (Kim), and Robert Tomblin, both of Rutherfordton, NC; brothers, David Earl Tomblin, of Little River, SC, and Andy Tomblin (Stephanie), of Rutherfordton, NC; sister, Katie Tomblin Haskins (Justin), of Ranlo, NC; step sisters, Robin Hutchins (Joe) Belize, and Mary Rochester (Don), of Conway, SC; mother-in-Law, Christine Jenkins, of Gastonia, NC; brothers-in-law, Neil Jenkins, of Gastonia, NC, and Alan Jenkins, of Greensboro, NC; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces.

A memorial service officiated by Pastor Rufus Johnson, will be held 4:00pm, Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Evangel Assembly of God - 625 Neal Hawkins Rd, Gastonia, NC 28056.

Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to, South Mountain Christian Camp - PO Box 9, Bostic, NC 28018.

Condolences may be made online at www.greenefuneral.com