Gerald was an avid bowler, stock car racing fan and took great pride in the antique car that he had restored. Interment will follow in Springfield Center Cemetery. Mr. Cleaveland was a machinist at Bendix in Sidney. Graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family at the Hamden Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Franklin Emergency Squad.
Arrangements are with the MacArthur Funeral Home, Delhi.
Mr. Tompkins graduated Purdy's Central High School, Purdy's, N.Y., in 1960, where he was selected as an All-League basketball and baseball player. He earned his bachelor's of science degree in agricultural science from Penn State in 1964, where he played defensive lineman for the Nittany Lions football team from 1960-1963. N.Y. He was a partner of Tompkins Farm in North Salem, N.Y., from 1964-1972 before moving to Cherry Valley, where he owned and operated the Spring Hollow Farm until his death. Fred was predeceased by his parents and two brothers, Earl S. Tompkins Jr. in 1981 and Richard D. Tompkins in 1972. Burial will follow in the Cherry Valley Cemetery, Cherry Valley.