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Charles R. Tomlinson Jr. (Roy), 80, a resident for 30 years, died in his sleep sometime before Oct. 31, 2003. He was born Aug 12, 1923 and attended schools in Mt. Holly, NJ graduating from high school in 1943. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1948 as a Radioman with the Pacific Fleet, participating in, among many other operations, the invasion of Okinawa where his ship was hit by a "kamikaze" killing several crewmates, and later the occupation of Japan. He was recalled to duty 1950 - 1952 during the Korean conflict serving in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. He relived those experiences daily for the rest of his life. He is survived by his brother, Robert N. Tomlinson of Albuquerque; and nephews, (and families) Robert D. Tomlinson (Laurie and daughter Jillian) of Los Alamos and Erik Tomlinson (Kathy and daughter Amanda) of Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his mother, Kathryn Tomlinson of Albuquerque. Thanks to the staff of the VA Hospital, especially Dr. Jerry Montoya and Nurse Judith Engen for their wonderful care. Cremation has occurred. Graveside services will be held at the Santa Fe National Cemetery on Nov. 14, 2003 at 2:30 p.m. with the Navy Honor Guard attending. Arrangements by Fitzgerald and Son, 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE.
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