Lawrence Edward "Tink" Tinker

SEAFORD - Lawrence Edward 'Tink' Tinker, 82, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2008.
Tink was a native of Erwin, Tenn., and was a Peninsula resident since 1942. He was an Army veteran and was a member of the VFW. He was owner/operator of Tink's Garage in Seaford for over 50 years. He loved hunting and fishing and started his own motorcycle club.
Tink was preceded in death by two sisters, Leona and Beulah.
He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Virginia 'Betty' Tinker; a son, Lawrence Edward (Larry) Tinker Jr. and his wife, Sheila; two daughters, Cindy Joiner and her husband, Jimmy, of Baton Rouge, La., and Brenda Harkness and her husband, Bill, of Grafton; and a brother, Russell Tinker of Grafton. He is also survived by six grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Dr. Mark Souther and the staff of Riverside Hospice for the care that was given to Tink and his family during this difficult time.
A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 26, in the chapel of Amory Funeral Home, Grafton, with the Rev. Robert Emerson officiating. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Down Syndrome Association of Virginia, P.O. Box 1237, Yorktown, VA 23692, or to the charity of your choice. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.