Gene Keith Tinch

Gene Keith Tinch, 67, of Abbeville, SC, entered eternal rest after a life filled with love, faith, and service on July 27, 2025. Born on August 30, 1957, to the late Permelia and Bennie Tinch, Gene was a proud 1976 graduate of Abbeville High School, where he found his passion for football and was selected as an all-conference player. After graduation, he began working at Abbeville Mill before enlisting in the United States Army in 1978. While in the military, he was a Sergeant that served as a Material Storage and Handling Specialist and an Accounting Specialist until 1985. Following his military service, Gene went on to retire from Bosch in Anderson, SC, where he built a lasting career.

Gene leaves behind four children: Diko Tinch (Tamica), Syreeta Tinch, Marcus Tinch (Ashley), and Alexus Enwright, and five grandchildren: Ambria Gilliard, Mykal Tinch, Mariya Tinch, D'Kodi Tinch, and A'Keianna Chisholm. Gene is also survived by his sister Gearldine Tinch of Abbeville, SC, brother Stanley Tinch of Killeen, TX; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral Service was held at 1:00 PM Saturday, August 2, 2025 at Saint Peter AME Church in Abbeville, SC. Interment will held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at MJ Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery in Anderson, SC. Public viewing was held Friday, August 1, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the funeral home. Services are entrusted to Richie Funeral Home, Inc.