Keith F. Tomlinson , 53, of Hicksville, died Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

Born on March 21, 1965 in Ft. Wayne, Keith was the son of Donald Ray and Jeannine (Messman) Tomlinson.

Keith was a 1984 graduate of Hicksville High School. He graduated on a Sunday afternoon and went to work on Monday at H&W Auto Parts store and has been a faithful employee ever since.

He was a member of the Hicksville Eagles Aire #2556.

Keith is survived by his mother, Jeannine; his son, Keith Francis Tomlinson II; half siblings, Robin Hall, Judy Hampson and Rick Tomlinson.

He was preceded in death by his dad and grandparents.

Funeral services for Keith will be Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Smith & Brown Funeral Home, Hicksville. Visitation will be Friday from 2:00 to 8:00 at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Forest Home Cemetery, Hicksville.

Memorials may be made to Defiance County Hospice.