Joseph Eugene Tomboli of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away May 12, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital. Gene was born December 7, 1946 in Pine Bluff, Ark.

Gene was educated at St. Joseph Catholic in Pine Bluff, Ark. and Catholic High in Little Rock, Ark. where he received a plaque for perfect attendance as altar boy. He received his college degree from UALR. Gene loved his cars and was an avid racing fan. Gene worked at Safeway for 15 years as store manager and at the Arkansas State Highway Department for 38 years. Gene loved his job and everyone he worked with. Gene never met a stranger and was a friend to many.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd Thomas Tomboli and Josephine Aureli Tomboli. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Barbara Ann Tomboli; son, Tony Tomboli; granddaughters, Kinsey Tomboli and Courtney Tomboli; brother, Floyd Tomboli.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Edwards Catholic Church. The family would like to thank the caregivers at St. Vincent's North, Sherwood Police Department, and Sherwood Fire & Rescue. Visitation will be held at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home on Friday, May 13, 2016 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.. Rosary will begin at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, May 14, 2016 at St. Edwards Catholic Church at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. An online guestbook is available at griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.