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JAMES TINKLER Obituary

JAMES CECIL TINKLER died in peace on Friday March 19, 2010. He was born on March 22, 1928 in Edinburg, Texas. Preceded in death by his father Lancaster Earl Tinkler and mother Susie Edwards Tinkler and three sisters and one brother. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, E. Cecilia Tinkler, son Daniel Lawrence Tinkler and daughter Susan Lelia Tinkler O'Neal and her husband Robert. Five grandchildren, Lauren Elizabeth Tinkler, Logan Elaine Tinkler, Macy Cecilia Tinkler, Jessica Renee O'Neal, Braden Rory O'Neal. One brother, Coles Tinkler and wife Katie of Littleton, Colorado. Four nieces and five nephews and numerous cousins and many friends.Jim graduated from the University of Texas/Austin with a BBA and then graduated from the University of Texas Law School in Austin. He attended Carnegie Institute of Technology Graduate School in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. He served in the US Air Force in the Korean War. Jim was a Petroleum Landman and International Negotiator for Conoco for 28 years and then Tenured Professor for University of Houston/DT for 12 years. Independent Landman and Negotiator until his recent illness. He was a member of the Bar Association of Texas, AAPL, HAPLand Elks and member of Hearthstone Country Club.He will be remembered by many for his wonderful jokes for every occasion and easy way of making friends with everyone he met. He was a true Texas with his family coming to Texas after the Civil War and settling in the Valley and Houston. He will be so missed by family and friends.Memorial Service will be Wednesday March 24 at 2 p.m. Memorial Drive United Methodist Church. Rev. Suzanne Cox Reedstrom officiating. Private family interment at Glenwood Cemetery in Houston. A charity of your choice if you so desire.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Mar. 23, 2010.

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March 30, 2010

Jim was a wonderful instructor, friend and Landman. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. I am truly sorry I missed the funeral.

May God rest his soul.


David Hooper

March 24, 2010

I am very sorry to read about the passing of Jim. I was a faculty friend of his at UHD for all the years that he was here. I agree that he had a great sense of humor and he was well respected by other faculty and students.

Herb Rebhun

Mike and Lee Ann van den Bold

March 24, 2010

Dan, Christine and Family

Our deepest sympathy go out to you for the passing of your father. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Kirk Webb

March 24, 2010

Dr. Tinkler was a great Texan, family man, superb Landman and valued instructor. He served his community, alma maters, and the oil & gas industry with true honesty, valued integrity and his extreme knowledge will be missed by many. I pray for peace of mind to the Tinkler family and I do know we will miss him greatly but we must march on with his spirit and laughter. Godspeed-

Chad and Wanda Shaw

March 23, 2010

Cecilia and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Chad and Wanda Shaw

Cookie Bader

March 23, 2010

Cecilia and family, I know that you'll will miss Jimmy in your life. Be thankful that were able to have all the years that you'll have had. I know that he was ready for some rest. Jimmy was always so helpful to myself and family whenever we needed any info. concerning the oil and gas business. My prayers go out to all of you. Peace of the Lord.

March 23, 2010

Jean and i were very lucky to have known Jim, we always thought he was a very interesting human being and very enjoyable to be around...Jean and Magdi Salib

Mike & Sheri McQuinn

March 23, 2010

Loved ones leave these earthly bounds, but they live on forever in our hearts. Our deepest sympathy to you.

Jane Witcher Harris

March 23, 2010

Jim,
You were an inspiration to me and the rest of the PLM students at UH-Downtown and your great sense of humor will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and may you rest in peace.
Jane

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