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Theodore R. "Ted" Tinsley Jr.

Springfield, Illinois

1940 - 2017 (Age 72)

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Springfield, Illinois
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Shriners Hospitals for Children

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Theodore R. "Ted" Tinsley, Jr. 1940 - 2017Springfield, IL—Theodore R. "Ted" Tinsley, Jr., 77, of Springfield, died at 10:27 am, Sunday, November 12, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born September 6, 1940 in Springfield, to Theodore R. and Mable Thomas Tinsley, Sr. He married Joan C. Dorr on...

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Ted and Tracy

Just wanted you to know that I was thinking of you . Your dad was a great guy and was always so good to me. You know he would want me to say go irish

Tracie and family,
We are so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers! HUGS!

So sorry to hear about Ted. He will be greatly missed. Enjoyed having coffee with him at the coffee shop. Our thoughts are with all jhis family. Russ & Sue Suter

We are so sorry to hear of Ted's passing. We have many great memories of fun times with Ted and Joan. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Tinsley family.

Tracie & family,
I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Lifting you up in prayer, may God give you peace and comfort.

Ted was one of the good guys. He always had a smile on his face. I have a lot of funny memories of Ted. He drove Tracie and I home every night Freshman year at Ursuline. We would walk down to Mel-o-cream get a doughnut and soda and wait on the corner for him to pull up in his truck. We would hop in the back and off we'd go. When it was cold, we'd sit in the cab and complain about his choice of music. It took me awhile to appreciate a good country song. But my favorite story was the time he...

What a sweet, loving man he was! I don't think they make them much better. I'll never forget Uncle Ted. To Tracie, Teddy and the rest of the Tinsley family, my love and heart is with you as you move through the difficult days ahead.

Tracy and Ted, So sorry to here of your Dad's passing. Given all the wonderful stories I have heard from my family about him I know he will be missed by all who knew him. Praying for you families during this difficult time.

So sorry to learn of Ted's passing. May God's grace and your many beautiful memories give you comfort during this difficult time.