Donald Richard Tingle Sr.

SALISBURY — Donald Richard Tingle Sr., 74, of Salisbury died Friday, April 1, 2011, at his residence surrounded by his family.

Born on Jan. 28, 1937, in Salisbury, he was a son of the late Garland David Tingle and Nettie Driscoll Tingle.

He graduated from Wicomico High School with the Class of 1955. He started work with C&P Telephone Co. right out of high school and retired after 20 years of service. He was the founding owner and president of Delmarva Tele-Plus Inc. until his retirement in 2002. After his retirement, he spent his winters in the Florida Keys, where he enjoyed boating and fishing. He was a member of the Maryland National Guard from 1955-61 and a member of the Salisbury Moose Lodge and Wicomico Yacht Club. He had a wonderful sense of humor, a generous spirit and dearly loved his family and friends.

He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Mary Marjorie Maloney Tingle; six children, Dick Tingle (Debbie) of Salisbury, Scot Tingle (Allison) of Ocean City, Bill Tingle (Donna) of Salisbury, Kevin Ward (Kate) of Salisbury, Julie Moyer (Jerry) of Delmar and Lisa Vilkas (Howard) of Hebron; 16 grandchildren, Lindsay Lloyd, Matt Tingle, Somer John, Mack Moyer, David Moyer, Susie Avalos, Kristin White, Chris Vilkas, Nick Vilkas, Billy Tingle, Alex Tingle, Brad Tingle, Dylan Ward, Connor Ward, Abagail Ward and Brielle Ward; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Lee Todd (Robert) of Salisbury; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, William and David "Bus" Tingle, and two sisters, Ada Fields and Grace Boole.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Holloway Funeral Home in Salisbury, with a visitation Monday from 6:30-9 p.m. and also one hour prior to the service Tuesday. Interment will be in Springhill Memory Gardens near Hebron.

Memorial contributions may be made to Coastal Hospice, PO Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21802.

Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home PA at 501 Snow Hill Road in Salisbury. To send condolences to the family, visit www.hollowayfh.com.

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Published by The Daily Times on Apr. 3, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Donald Tingle

11 Entries

Janet Hough

April 5, 2011

Dear Margie, Terry and I are so very sorry for your loss. We so enjoyed the all to brief time that we had as neighbors on Marlin Drive. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at such a diffucult time. With deepest sympathy, Janet

Debra Hastings

April 5, 2011

To Margie and family;
Although no expression of sympathy can lessen the grief you may be feeling, my deepest prayers are with you. Only time will heal the sorrow and loving memories will you always have to carry you through these heartfelt days. May the comfort of friends and family be your strength and the blessings of peace surround you and your family by HIS compassion, HIS grace and HIS love.

April 5, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Tingle family. We know that now is a sad time because Don will be missed but we can all remember the good times and the committments and contribution he made in this community for years. A genuine person and family always were he and Margie and we pray for your comfort that only the Lord can give at this time. Bryan Murfree and the Telewire family (Salisbury,MD).

Duane Bivans

April 4, 2011

To the Tingle Family. You have my prayer of peace for you as you go through this difficult time. My hope is that you can reflect on the joy and laughter as you recall The Don that I grew to know.
Formally from Mt. Hermon

Duane E. Bivans

Star & Donald Stephens

April 4, 2011

We are praying for you and your family during this difficult time. May the Lord give comfort when you need it most. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Karen Raspe

April 4, 2011

So sorry we lost one of the good guys! We will miss your smiles, stories and chicken foot on the patio in Key Colony Beach! Our thoughts and prayers are with you Margie and the entire family! Hugs, Joey, Karen & Magnolia

Clyde Hayman

April 3, 2011

Remember Don from high school. A great guy and good classmate.

Todd Matthews

April 3, 2011

So sorry to hear this... you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Todd Matthews and Andrea Brace (LaGrange, GA)

1951 Red Shield All Star team

Buddy Nelson

April 3, 2011

I first met Don at the Red Shield Boys Club in Salisbury in 1951 and later we knew each in High School. All that knew him spoke in great terms how a nice person he was to include me.
All will miss Don until we join him again.
Don is show in the Photo as # 51 and as a member of the 1951 Red Shield All Star Team. See you later Don.
Buddy & Maxine Nelson

Ian Maloney

April 3, 2011

As a kid, some of my greatest memories were made with Aunt Margie and Uncle Don at the beach house in Fenwick Island. He was always good for a laugh and a story and I will Miss his calm strong spirit.

Janice & Jimmy Miller

April 3, 2011

We are sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed Don's company whenever we were together. We will be praying for you in the days and weeks ahead.

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