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Christopher Tinsley Obituary
Chris (Christopher Reid) Tinsley, 67, of Fairborn, OH passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024 surrounded by family and friends following his battle with ALS. Chris was a United States Navy Veteran who served on the USS Texas.
Chris was a loving husband who cared deeply for his wife, Joyce (Sutherland) Tinsley during their 43 years together. He was a proud father, survived by his two children Travis Tinsley and Caroline Tinsley. Chris will be dearly missed by his close-knit group of friends who he had known since their days at Fairborn High School.
A graduate of Wright State University, Chris was a tenured employee of Sony Corporation for more than 20 years. In his retirement, he stayed busy as the "Book Man" delivering children's books to local schools.
Chris loved Las Vegas (Vegas, baby!), Thanksgiving Day hikes, ice cold Modelo with lime, and cookouts with friends. Chris was a passionate fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cleveland Browns.
Chris' laughter, quick jokes, Underberg toasts, and signature "Tinsley grin" will be profoundly missed by all who knew and loved him.
The family has chosen to hold a private celebration of life gathering to honor Chris' memory. Following his wishes, Chris' body was donated to Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine.
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Carmen Charles
October 9, 2024
I met Chris through his wife, Joyce. Chris was one of the nicest, most positive men I had the pleasure of meeting. The love and devotion he had for his family was extraordinary. If you were a guest in his home, he made you feel most welcome and genuinely happy to see you. I know that his passing has been difficult for his many friends but most especially for Joyce, Travis, and Caroline. My sincerest condolences to all of them. May the memories they have of Chris sustain them in the most difficult days ahead. May he rest in peace.
Robert Britt
September 19, 2024
Caroline so sorry for the loss of your father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
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