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James Tinsley Obituary
JAMES LAMONT TINSLEY "Budah"
On Saturday, December 11, 2010. He is survived by two daughters, Taylor and Ava; one son, Nicholas; mother, Rosita Tinsley; one sister, Breona; other relatives and friends. On Friday, December 17, 2010, Mr. Tinsley will rest at The Tabernacle Church, 11601 S. Laurel Dr., Laurel, MD 20708 from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Interment Maryland National Cemetery. Arrangements by HORTON & REESE FUNERAL SERVICE.
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Tae Chaney
December 11, 2024
Always will love and miss you, my dearest God-son. Heart remains heavy with your absence.
Luv God-mommy
Tae
December 27, 2023
My one & only God Son Although time has carried on you are truly missed. I think of you often. I'm glad I never negated the opportunity to tell you I love you or I see the positive changes you were making. I miss talking to you, looking in your face & just laughing.
Loving you always,
God-Mommy
God-mommy Tae
December 10, 2022
My dearest God-son
How you are so very missed. Mom and I, just last week, viewed a video of you laughing and being silly!! So miss your beautiful smile and spirit. I will always hold you in my heart and luv you forever.
Miss your gentle kisses on my face
God-mommy
Tae Chaney
December 10, 2021
My dearest God-Son! Oh, how very much I miss you. Still unable to swallow the senselessness with your not being here, with us. I certainly wish things could have turned out differently, however, I know I must accept what is. So unfair! You made an impact on my life. I will never forget your gentle kisses on my face and the way you called me, "GOD-MOMMY." Tearfully, 11 years later, I will always love and miss you!
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Tae Chaney
December 10, 2020
My dearest God-Son,
Here we are, coming up on the tenth year of your being taken away from all of us who knew you well and loved you sincerely. My heart goes out to your mom and your sister. I just can't imagine the pain they still experience and will go through with your absence. Times are troublesome and everyone seems to be dealing with so very much. Your not being here is just another tremendous blow to our hearts.
I loved you then, and love you now, God-Son.
God-Mommy Tae
Tae Chaney
December 10, 2019
My dearest God-Son, James♥
I miss you dearly and think of you quite often. You will always be in my heart.♥
God-Mommy Tae
Naeem Reign
October 17, 2019
Miss you bro still think about you till this day I learned a lot from you and my uncle Im now in my 20s but I still feel like that lil kid when I think about you bro you always and forever gone be a big brudda to me
Tae Chaney
January 10, 2019
With all the love and sincerity, you are sorely missed. Love you, God Son! Always and forever - God-mommy
January 10, 2018
My God Baby! Love you sweetheart and miss you terribly!! Will always have you in my heart!
God Mommy Tae
July 28, 2015
Love you lil bro u was so real and I learned from you and I'm older R.I.P I wish I could've gotten in touch with you lil bro but u a Angel Budah remember our hands shake man remember Virginia beach man we had fun see you when I get there one love to all the family
sani
February 16, 2015
life aiint been the same since you been gone bruh.i haven't been the same since you left nothing is funny to me anymore miss you brush my uncle miss you 2 watch over us ima see you one day.then we gone party it up like we use 2 lol lodi dodi RIP
January 10, 2015
Dearest God-Son,
Heart is so heavy. Have you on my mind so much. You are so missed! Just loving you always,
God-mommy, Tae
Tae Chaney
August 29, 2014
My dearest God~Son,
Words cannot describe how missed you truly are. I often go by the site & make sure all is well. Seems so cold there. Suppose it's just so much emotion wrapped around the entire circumstances. Well, you know God~mommy loves you & miss you dearly!
Janell
August 28, 2014
I am so saddened to just find out about this. We had some great times that I will always remember. I can't believe your gone. I feel like I'm in a bad dream. I will always love you and I hold a special place for you in
my heart.
Love always,
Janell
Staci White
July 18, 2013
R.I.P James
Tae
June 23, 2013
Happy Birthday God~baby! You are so very missed. Life without you, is darker. You were and still are truly a bright light to us all. I will always cherish the time we had with one another and never forget the way you would call me 'God~Mmommy' and tenderly kiss me with such respect and love. As I shut my eyes to hold back the tears there's a burning inside because I know this isn't right, your not being here. Is there a part of me simply being selfish? Absolutely! But, from what I've learned about this passage that was thrown into your life, I will say I'm glad you are no longer in pain. I will always hold a part of you in my heart. I miss your beautiful smile and will cherish all the dear moments shared. Until we meet again..until we meet again...God~Mommy
April 12, 2013
Hey baby, today is my birthday im a old lady...I'm going to miss you bringing me flowers to work. Your sister wrote some beautiful words about me. I know you're looking down and watching us... Here it is from Bre to me.
Wanna wish my bestfriends,my biggest baby,the woman that gives her all to every one,the one person that has all ways been there for me a happy birthday I'm wishing my mom/dad a happy 21st bday I'm so lucky to have you even when I don't show it I truly am grateful and bless to have such a beautiful,strong,vibrant woman to raised me into a respectful young lady.i truly appreciate all the things you do for me,I would be lost with out you,your my role model I hope when I get older i can be half the woman you are today you showed us you can be independent and still make it you showed us hard work and dedication pays off and to never depend on anyone I love you mama dukes your my Big Baby ?Rosita Tinsley — with Rosita Tinsley.
Love always Mom (April)
March 29, 2013
Hey Beau, I miss you so much...I know your watching over us. So I know you know today is your sisters Birthday, I know if you were here you would be so proud of her... We both miss and love you so much... Until next time... Love Always!!(Mom April)
February 14, 2013
Hi baby, I want to wish you a Happy Valentines Day!!! I love and miss you so much... I know you're looking down and watching us... I'm waiting for the trial. I will let you know the outcome.
Love always Mom (April)
kemeya hargraves
January 11, 2013
Hey James you were such a good friend I think about you quite often man all the memories we had I never will forget you were truly an inspiration to all of us I never thought the last time I saw you would be an official goodbye not in my book you always will remain in my heart and Mind I love you friend you were taken.away way to soon
December 11, 2012
Hi baby boy I can't believe today makes two years, you have been taking away from me. Your plaque I got you is abosolutely Beautiful. I want everyone to see your beautiful smile and to know that you were a beautiful person, inside and out.I love and miss you so much that it mentally and physically hurts inside.. I will be talking to you later when the trial is finished. I will let you know the outcome....I know you're not her physically, but I believe in my heart you can hear me..
Love always Mom (April)
James Tinsley
November 30, 2012
June 25, 2012
Hey Budah, Happy Belated Birthday baby. As you can see, I've waited until today to post this it is such a hurting feeling to know that I will never see you again. I believe you're in a better place and you are in my heart. But I would've preferred you here with me and Bre. The good news is that the trial will go on in July. I have so many questions i need answers too. I will come back and let you know how things went at court... It is tearing me up inside. I know they say it gets better with time. I just do not how much time I'll need.
I love and miss you so much!!!
(Mom =April)
November 22, 2011
God~Son...so much is happening in my life right now. I wish you were around to be my sounding board. Just wish I could once again hear your voice; feel your gentle kisses; but for now, all I have is the sheer memory of the genuine love you had for me. Hard times without you baby..very hard. Love you much!!!!!
chris miles
November 21, 2011
Rest in peace budda
breona tinsley
September 9, 2011
hey big brother..i got great news im trying to keep the promise i made you but its so hard when i dont have that one person that always pushed or motivated me to be better then them.i got one more year of school left can u believe it im growing up so fast im a be an adult soon im kinda scared tho.i wish u could be here to see me graduate and walk across the stage like u wanted me to and make u and mommy's dreams come true but im a try my hardest in school this year i promise i want let u down again.im so glad u were there for me when i need u i will never forget what u told me(be better and do better then me look at me i have nothing to show for my mistakes don't let mommy have two kids that never graduated,school aint no joke)i swear budah what u said just keeps replaying in my head but that helps me get threw when i feel like giving up.i just wanna thank u from the bottom of my heart and i truely miss u and i love u sooooo much ur baby sis
September 3, 2011
God Son...I went past your grave site this morning. I have to say, I get more & more confused every time I go. I just can't comprehend. I just can't! I'm bitter God Baby...bitter that you're there. I really have no words for the pain feel with losing you. I just want you to know you are so very missed and very much loved by God Mommy! I will always cherish our relationship! Miss your beautiful smile & tender kisses!!!
robert mcginn
September 2, 2011
Happy Birthday! I am always tippin' to your memory.
Karena Tinsley
July 29, 2011
i MISS YOUU Cousin !
Renee Jones
June 24, 2011
Happy Birthday Cuz! I miss U!
XOXOXO
TONISHA
June 23, 2011
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABES!!! I MISS YOU SO MUCH AND WISH YOU WERE HERE.. I THINK ABOUT YOU ALL THE TIME
April Tinsley
June 23, 2011
Happy birthday Baby, I wish u were here with us to njoy ur 29th... I know your in a better place. i miss you your smile and the fussing we did. i am so sorry and so hurt that this had to happen to you.. I wish i could have been there. I would have taken all that pain that was inflicted on you.. On 12-11-10...I love and miss you so so much!!! love always (Mom & Bre)
dre julien
June 22, 2011
my favorite cousini lovee you so much and miss you i know you watching me and trust me im doin what you told me to do you an i knoww.:)
breona
June 22, 2011
hey big brother its one more day till you birthday.im in shock that youll be 29.omg i cant believe your getting old on me.i think if you were still here walking around you would still act like a child you were at heart.i kno your still here i can feel you when i look at your pics but its different thoe.im happy to tell you that the family is being strong and so is mommy and i and the kids of course we miss you like crazy especially me you were my bestfriend.your gonna always be my big brother cant nobody take your place..i love you(happy fathers day)
my big brother with my beautiful niece n nephew
January 18, 2011
My most wonderful God Son....
Tae Chaney
January 17, 2011
Tae Chaney
January 17, 2011
My dearest and only God Son...oh how I love u baby! I can only speak to you in the way God Mommy would and with that being said, you KNOW how much I loved you and love you still. I will never forget the way you would gently kiss me and tell me how much you loved me and my sons relationship; to continue being exactly who I was to him. I will always remember your words and they will live through me constantly. I will forever be in love with who you were and still are to those of us who knew you. Nothing more needs to be said, God Son...other than...I love you and your memory will continue on....
LATISHA
January 13, 2011
WHAT I AM FEELING RIGHT NOW IS HARD TO PUT INTO WORDS. I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF JAMES'S PASSING. I WILL MISS HIM DEARLY, WE ALL WILL; HE HAS TOUCHED MY LIFE AS WELL AS THE LIVES OF SO MANY OTHERS. I WOULD LIKE TO SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, ESPECIALLY THE CHILDREN, GRANDMA, MOM, BREONA. JAMES SPOKE OF YOU ALL SO VERY FONDLY. I WILL KEEP YOU ALL IN PRAYER.
JAMES... O' HOW WE'D JOKE AND LAUGH. YOU WERE TAKEN WAY TO SOON!!! I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU! EVER!!! ~TISHA
breona tinsley
January 13, 2011
hey big brother i miss you like crazy.i cant believe your gone it feels like a terrible nightmare im stuck in.it hurts my heart so much to wake up and realize i want see your smile again or you and i double teaming mommy until we got are way.i cant ever forget the memories we had from the bad ones and the good ones we had a lot of laughter and a lot of beef but i love you for all you have done for me.you werent just my brother but you were my bestfriend,my father figure you always had my back and i still got your back...i love you so much you can never be replaced your still my lollipop and im still you blow pop till the end of time..ur lil sister bre
January 10, 2011
To my loving son. Budah I miss you so much.. I still be expecting your calls or you doing something crazy!!! Son I love and miss you so much that it literally hurts... I love you now and forever..I always will...Until we meet again... LOVE ALWAYS YOUR MOTHER..
BKA (A)!!
Mrs. Thomas
January 7, 2011
just want you to know i love you and from the first day we met, you had my back. I never forget the day i had my accident on the way to get you, how many times you called to check on me and my well being. my own family didnt seem as caring as you did that day. its so hard to say good bye to yesterday. hold a warm spot for me as i will see you again in heaven.
rob james
January 6, 2011
RIP James! My prayers with ur mom and sis!!
Alvin Flanagan
December 24, 2010
Gotta deal with it, but hard to accept it, we had nothen but good times homie. A good friend gone to soon
Lloyd London
December 24, 2010
Budah as hard as it is to do right now Im going to try to smile and laugh, bcuz thats what you always did. Your missed cuz! My prayers go out to all family and friends.
TONISHA WELLS
December 21, 2010
MAN I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU ARE GONE... I MISS YOU SO MUCH AND I WISH YOU WAS HERE. R. I. P MY DEAR FRIEND PLEASE WATCH OVER US AS WE DEAL WITH THIS LOST. JUST SO YOU KNOW WE GOT YOUR FAMILIES BACK LOVE YOU BUDAH OUR ANGEL UP IN HEAVEN
Chela Pinder
December 21, 2010
You where my angel anytime I needed you you came running always looking out for others I will never forget you Budha I pray that you continue to watch over me.
charon shifflette
December 20, 2010
Wow, as I lived next to you guys on Muirkirk Rd when you were a young boy, and your lil sister would come feed my dog lucky I saw you grow into a very nice and sweet young man, My heart goes out to your family and I wish they may find peace with Gods hand upon them.
Jenn's Mom
December 20, 2010
Precious Lord please take his hand and give him sweet rest and peace. Buddha thanks for the smile and the laughter. I consider it a great privilege, a pleasure and a joy to have met you, so long for now.
Ashley Lomax
December 19, 2010
it's crazy.....all those times, you'd call or visit and sing john legend "where did my baby go" all loud in my ear.....thanks for always reminding me of my worth in this world...you were the best to me...the only james i needed in my life (like you would always say to me...lol funny man)..Thank heaven for you
kemeya hargraves
December 18, 2010
Wow I can't believe your gone budah we had some crazy times together you always lit up my heart and when you entered a room you owned it with that smile grinning from ear to ear i remember the times i would go up to fridays and you would be there the funny conversations we had the wise things you would tell me now i don't have anybody to share that moment with but i know for sure that your not gone your spirit is very much present i can still feel that smile Everytime Im so saddened budah please protect all of us out here especially our youth i pray for you and your family my heart my prayers and condolences go out to each and every one of your family members i celebrate you budah you truely were an inspirational man may you rest in peace
kemeya hargraves
December 18, 2010
Wow I can't believe your gone budah we had some crazy times together you always lit up my heart and when you entered a room you owned it with that smile grinning from ear to ear i remember the times i would go up to fridays and you would be there the funny conversations we had the wise things you would tell me now i don't have anybody to share that moment with but i know for sure that your not gone your spirit is very much present i can still feel that smile Everytime Im so saddened budah please protect all of us out here especially our youth i pray for you and your family my heart my prayers and condolences go out to each and every one of your family members i celebrate you budah you truely were an inspirational man may you rest in peace
Shannon Gibala
December 17, 2010
I still can't believe your gone. Wish I could of been there today but you were defiantly in my thoughts and prayers. Keep an eye out on me will you?
DANIELLE NEWMAN
December 17, 2010
I BELIEVE I'M STILL IN DENIAL ABOUT UR DEATH. IT HAS REACHED MY BRAIN, BUT NOT MY HEART YET. NEVER IN A MILLION YEARS WOULD I HAVE THOUGHT U WOULD DIE IN SUCH A SENSELESS WAY. ON BEHALF OF ME AND MY FAMILY, WE LOVE U VERY MUCH AND U WILL BE MISSED. R.I.P.
Sophia Turner
December 17, 2010
Just remember day's when it wasn't nothing to do nobody to talk to and I could always step outside my door and expect to see Buddah there. Always a sweet person and I could always expect to laugh!!! Love You R.I.P
Jennifer Clements
December 16, 2010
You were/are such an amazing man. Skies the limit to what u would do for someone. Shoulder to cry on, ear 2 always listen and tell u that u trippin', just always open arms and nothin but love whenever we came across each other. My heart and prayers go out to your family baby boy. You will be missed by so many and always in heart. LOVE YOU BOY...NEVER WILL BE 4GOT!XoXo
Amber Janay King
December 16, 2010
I cannot believe you're gone -though I know we all have our time. I have such fond memories of you -- your laugh --your smile--our little silly chats walking up the block..just YOU! You made my day sometimes and I don't even think you knew how special you are/were! .. You will be missed. I will always hold your memory dear in my heart..they say the good die young..sooo true! I love you big bro. I know you're in a better place! I love you fam! Always & forever! =)
Amanda Collins
December 16, 2010
Buddah had a smile that would brighten up a room. That smile will remain in our heads & our hearts. My deepest sympathy and condolences go to his family & friends. He may be gone from this world, but he will never be forgotten. Rest Peacefully Buddah, and keep an eye on us all.
Chaine
December 16, 2010
James aka Budah, our friendship began about 18months ago but seems longer. So many fun times! You were a great friend. Kept me laughing each time I saw you. Your personality was so contagious. I'm glad our paths crossed and we developed a friendship. I will keep my promise to you by upholding my responsibility as the God-Mother of your daughter Ava. I will always tell her how proud of a father you were and how much you loved her. I was so honored when you asked me to take on this particular role in your daughter's life. You were so sincere. I know you loved your children; you just lit up each time you spoke of them. Now you've become more than their "Dad"; your now their "Guardian Angel". To the Family, I pray God continues to strengthen and comfort each of you during your time of sadness. God Bless the Tinsley Family. My deepest sympathy, Chaine
Love my God son....
December 16, 2010
Tariq Sneed
December 16, 2010
buddah wuz more den a friend to me he wuz like my big brova dat i've always wanted.we go back to montpeiler elementary school.my love and condolences goes out to the family.the lst thing i said to him 2 days b4 he passed wuz love u big bruh and be safe.he will neva be 4gotten
Kellie Cager
December 16, 2010
Budah you will be missed but never forgetten. My prayers go out to your family. Kellie & Daishea (Glen Burnie, MD)
Brandi Hawke
December 16, 2010
You were truly a great friend growing up,I will never forget that wonderful smile you had. May your family have all the strength they need to get through this tough time and you just keep smiling over us.
Nicole Ervin
December 16, 2010
James was always a great friend and was loved by so many people... He was like a older to brother to some of us.. He will forever be in our hearts! His family will remain in my prayers...
Dre' Jolly
December 16, 2010
Miss u n love u cuz!!! Its true when they say the good die young. Gone but never 4gotten!
Byron & Karen Chaney
December 16, 2010
WITH MUCH SYMPATHY AND SORROW WE SEND THIS TO YOU AND FAMILY. LOSING A LOVE ONE BRINGS MUCH PAIN BUT KNOW THAT WE ARE ALWAYS HERE TO HELP MAKE IT LESS PAINFUL WHEN TIMES ARE UNBEARABLE.
Heather Lewis
December 16, 2010
He was a great man that was loved so much by so many people.. He will always live on in all of our hearts.. His family will always be in my prayers..
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