John W. Tomlin

John William Tomlin, age 72, of Sylacauga, passed away December 3, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 44 years; Judy Tomlin, son; Brad Hickman (Renea), two brothers; Jerry Tomlin and Dr. Larry Tomlin (Becky), Sister; Doris Moore (Ken), God son; Kyle McGill (parents, Greg and Susan). John was retired from Kimberly-Clark Corporation as a carpenter after 32 years employment. He also retired from Alabama Army National Guard after 35 years military service as the Command Sergeant Major of the 31st Separate Armor Brigade. His passion for serving others was evidenced by his volunteerism. He served as president of the Enlisted National Guard Association of Alabama from 1992-1996. Following his retirement from the National Guard, he was an active participant on the National Guard Family Programs Council of Alabama, serving as president for a period of time. Prior to his illness, he was conference coordinator for the Enlisted National Guard Association of Alabama and the National Guard Association of Alabama. He was also a member of the National Veterans Day Committee. His most current position was secretary for the Alabama National Guard Insurance Trust Board of Trustees. John readily admitted that his most rewarding and humbling experience was teaching reading and math skills to at risk 3rd graders in the Tarrant City School System. His contributions to the Tarrant City School System earned him the Volunteer of the Year award for Tarrant City School System, as well as a commendation from the mayor of the City of Tarrant. He will be loved and missed by all who knew him. Visitation will be Wednesday December 7, 2016 from 9am until 11am with a funeral service at 11am at Curtis and Son North Chapel. A committal service will be follow, at the Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo at 2pm. Curtis and Son North Chapel will direct. In lieu of flowers the family request donation be made to Alabama National Guard INC., 1720 Congressman, W/L Dickenson Dr., Montgomery AL 36109. Condolences can be made at www.curtisandsonfh.com