Edwin Lawrence Tomlin, 76, of Pleasant Plains, IL, died Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, at Walker Nursing Home in Virginia. He was born Sept. 26, 1945, in Springfield, the son of Lawrence M. and Genevieve N. Batterton Tomlin. He is survived by one brother, Charles (Mary) Tomlin of Pleasant Plains; two sisters, Carol Tomlin Stevens of Fairfield, CA and Nancy Tomlin Keating of Delray Beach, FL; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Edwin was a 1963 graduate of Pleasant Plains High School where he excelled in academics and athletics. He went on to graduate from Monmouth College and did his graduate studies at Southern Illinois University. Mr. Tomlin taught History at Williamsville High School and farmed with his brother Charlie in the Pleasant Plains area. He was also involved in the real estate business as well as the home furnishings business. He was a devoted believer in Christ. Edwin was an avid fan of the Chicago White Sox and especially enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, at Peter Cartwright United Methodist Church in Pleasant Plains, with burial at Pleasant Plains Cemetery. The family will meet friends 1 2 p.m. prior to the service. Memorials are suggested to Peter Cartwright United Methodist Church. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com Visitation Peter Cartwright United Methodist Church Wednesday, September 21, 2022 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 205 W Church Street Pleasant Plains, Illinois 62677 Funeral Service Peter Cartwright United Methodist Church Wednesday, September 21, 2022 2:00 PM 205 W Church Street Pleasant Plains, Illinois 62677