Robert Clay Tinsley

Robert Clay Tinsley

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Dec

10

Graveside service

1:00 p.m.

Gordon Memorial Gardens

Highwa 53 East, Calhoun, GA 30701

Robert Tinsley Obituary

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Robert Clay Tinsley, 89, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025. He was born in Cumming, Georgia, on September 14, 1936, to the late Herbert and Ruth Catherine Tinsley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Wanna Yvonne Tinsley; sons, Ronnie Tinsley and Dwayne Tinsley; brother, Charles Tinsley; and sister, Shirley Tinsley.

Clay is survived by his brother, Carroll Tinsley. Nephews and other relatives also survive.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM from Gordon Memorial Gardens with Rev. Harold Blackstock officiating.

The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Robert Clay Tinsley.

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Upcoming Events

Dec

10

Graveside service

1:00 p.m.

Gordon Memorial Gardens

Highwa 53 East, Calhoun, GA 30701