Timothy Monroe Tinsley, 57, of 1410 Cardinal Lane, Martinsville, Virginia passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022, at SOVAH Health of Martinsville. He was born June 24, 1965, in Martinsville, Virginia to the late Albert Rankin, Jr. and Anna Jean Tinsley. He worked for American Furniture and Hanes Brand for many years and was a member of Truth and Faithful Gospel Church. He loved traveling, hiking, horror movies, and was a Lakers, Cowboys and Yankee fan. He loved spending time with his family and friends and was very humble and respectful.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandmother, Gladys Tinsley; grandfather, Otis Tinsley and uncle, Allen Fred Tinsley.
He is survived by his sister, Charmin Belcher (Apostle Dennis); brother, Michael Tinsley; cousin that was like a sister, Wytina Grant (Thomas); step brothers and sisters, Donna Ellison (Jamie), Delbert Rankin (Karen), Derwin Rankin, Nathan Rankin, Lisa Rankin (Ricky), Corey Booker (Katina) and Kaylie Wilson (Joey); special aunts, Pastor Brenda Jefferson (Walter), Sharon Neal and Erma Dillard; uncles, Otis Tinsley, Jimmy Tinsley, Tommy Tinsley and Joe Tinsley (Gail); nephew, Shaquan Tinsley; great nephew, Kairo Tinsley; and a host of aunts, uncles and other family and friends.
A graveside service will be held Friday, July 15, 2022, at 11:00 A. M. at Carver Memorial Gardens. A floating visitation will be held on Thursday, July 14, 2022, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Wright Funeral Service Chapel.
Wright Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.wrightfuneralservices.net
