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1930
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2011
William Tinney Obituary
Born Oct. 28, 1930, in Sutton, W.Va., he had lived in Mentor for the past 17 years.
He was a U.S Army veteran, member of the NRA and an avid hunter.
Mr. Tinney retired in 1987 from General Motors after 30 years of service.
Survivors are his daughters, Stephanie Garland of Mentor, Kimberly Tinney of Oregon and Alishia Tinney of Cleveland; grandchildren, Gary D. Jr. and Joshua E. Garland; siblings, Roselie Knight, Margaret (David) McKeon and Sue (David) Stewart; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 42 years, Phyllis J. (Facemire) Tinney; parents, Rozzie and Edna Tinney; and siblings: Junior Tinney, Mary Workman, Virginia Danbach, Ruth Greene, Robert Tinney and Judith Lynn Tinney.
Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Monreal Funeral Home, 35400 Curtis Blvd., Eastlake.
Contributions are suggested to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185th St., Cleveland.
Inurnment and memorial services will be held in West Virginia at a later date.
www.monreal.com
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May 20, 2011
My deepest sympathy to you Stephanie as well as to the rest of your family. I have known you and confided in you for more than 20 years. I know how deeply you loved and cared for your family over the years and how difficult this time must be for you. Please know our prayers are with you and your family and how much we care for you. Love you Steph... You've been like a sister for many, many years.. Kristie
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