Frank Lynell Tomlinson, Jr. age 75 passed away unexpectedly at his home in Spanish Fork, Utah on Friday, May 29, 2026. Frank was born on May 3, 1951 in Starke, Florida to Frank L. Tomlinson, Sr. and Emma Lou Comeaux. He grew up on the family farm in Brooker, FL and graduated from Union County High School in Lake Butler, FL, Class of 1969. He soon after joined the National Guard.

Frank had an adventurous, outdoor spirit leaving Florida to work in construction in states such as Wyoming, Alaska, and Utah. He was an avid and skilled hunter and fisherman and loved the Rocky Mountains calling them home for most of his life. Frank also had the opportunities to go on safaris in Africa to the countries of Namibia, Cameroon, and South Africa which was the highlight of his hunting expeditions.

Frank leaves behind two daughters, Michelle Shireman of Keystone Heights, FL , Melissa (and Hal) Pearson of Mayo, FL. His five grandchildren Al, Dean, and Brooke Shireman, Morgan and Nathan Pearson. His three great grandchildren Cayson and Corey Mentor and Baylor Shireman. His brother Eric Tomlinson of Keystone Heights, FL. He also leaves a host of friends from around the United States and several lifelong friends he hunted with in the Sampson City Hunting Club who knew him best as “Wood Pile” that will always remember Frank as a straight forward man that wasn’t afraid to tell you his thoughts and opinions no matter how long the conversation lasted!

Frank will be cremated and his remains brought back home to Florida.