Leo Tomlinson, 78, of Nashville died Monday, October 19, 2026, at SGMC Valdosta.

He was born July 8, 1948 in Colquitt County to the late Joe Tomlinson and Alma Reynolds Tomlinson. He worked as a supervisor with Con-Air in Jonesboro for 28 years, loved fishing, yard work and boating. He was preceded in death by his first wife: Joann Hall Tomlinson; 3 brothers: Larry, Lamar and Ladon Tomlinson; grandson: Joshua Thigpen.

He is survived by his wife: Nancy Turner Tomlinson of Nashville; daughter: Leslee (Ronnie) Adams of Adel; grandson: Michael (Samantha) Sheffield of Adel; sister: Linda Freeman of Opelika, AL; great-granddaughter: Katelyn Sheffield; special nieces and nephews: Jason Turner, Cordilla Turner, Maycie Turner and Kylar Turner; special dogs: Sassy, Buddy and Rocko.

His family will honor his request for cremation and a memorial service will be held at a later date.