Donald “D.J.” Tompkins Jr., age 30, of Imlay City, MI died Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at his home in Imlay City. Donald Ray Tompkins Jr. was born May 31, 1991 in Mt. Clemens, MI. He was the son of Donald Sr. and Sandra (Baker) Tompkins. D.J. grew up in Capac, MI. He was a graduate of Capac High School, Class of 2009. While in high school, D.J. participated in football, track and marching band. The family moved to the Imlay City, MI area in 2011.
He was employed as a CNC lathe machinist, in the aerospace industry, by Chardam Gear Company in Sterling Heights, MI.
D.J. enjoyed all types of sports, woodworking and carpentry. He also liked to ride his 4-wheelers and ATVs. D.J. was a very good bowler and bowled a lot in the Roseville, MI area.
He is survived by his parents, Donald and Sandra Tompkins Sr.; brother, Kevin Tompkins of Imlay City, MI; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and his girlfriend, Rachelle Malloy.
D.J. was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Isabella; and his grandparents, Donald Tompkins, Troy and Dixie Wyatt, and Denver and Jeanette Baker.
The funeral service was held Monday, February 21, 2022 at Muir Brothers Funeral Home of Imlay City, 225 N. Main Street, Imlay City, MI. Reverend Thomas Manney, pastor of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Dryden, officiated. Interment followed at Capac Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted to Muir Brothers Funeral Home of Imlay City.
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