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1937
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Marvin Tinsley Obituary
May 27, 1937 - June 26, 2025
Ed's wishes for his obituary.
"Ed died last night."
Marvin Edward Tinsley, 88, of Forest, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025. He was the husband of Edna Ragland Tinsley for 49 years.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Michael Edward Tinsley (Patricia); a daughter, Michele Elaine Disher (Dale); brother, Lloyd Gordan Tinsley (Shirley); granddaughter, Ashley Tinsley; great-grandson, Reid Marion; sister-in-law, Ethel R. Alfred; brother-in-law, Marvin L. Ragland Jr. (Gray); his special "wife," Linda Gay White; along with many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and extended family and friends.
Ed is proceeded in death by his father, Charles Morris Tinsley, Jr.; his mother, Fannie Bernice Padgett Tinsley; a brother, Charles Robert Tinsley; sister-in-law, Sylvia Hawkins Tinsley; father-in-law, Marvin L. Ragland; mother-in-law, Lucy L. Ragland; brother-in-law, Richard E. Roberts, brother-in-law, Bain F. Allred; and niece, Deborah L. Britt.
He graduated from New London Academy in 1955, served three years in the United States Marines, graduated from Virginia State Police Academy in 1959, and served 49 years before retiring in 2007. Ed was past PER of Elks Lodge #321 and worked bingo for 38 years, along with the Exchange Club of Lynchburg. He volunteered for many years with the Lynchburg Museum, Amherst Museum, Nelson County Museum, Daily Bread, and Park View Missions. Ed worked the Hurricane Camille Flood for 27 days in 1969.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1 p.m., Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in the chapel of Heritage Funeral Service by Retired State Police Chaplain Stan Ogden with honors provided by Virginia State Police. The family will receive friends after the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please consider Virginia State Police Association, 6944 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA 23225; Daily Bread, 721 Clay St., Lynchburg, VA 24504; Park View Community Mission, 2420 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24501 and Lynchburg, Amherst and Nelson County Museums.
Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory, (434) 239-2405 is assisting the family. Memories and thoughts may be shared with the family at www.heritagefuneralandcremation.com.
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Betsy Cheatham
June 29, 2025
Edna, thinking of you and praying that you will receive extra strength and blessings during this time of sadness.
Lillian H Floyd
June 29, 2025
Thinking of you
Edna. Just pull on your faith and HE will guide you thru.
Mrs. Connie A. Davis
June 29, 2025
I met Ed thru my sister Rozena, who worked with him in VCIN. What a terrific, cool sense of humor, ya felt like you were his friend from way back. I had the honor of meeting him and his lovely wife, Edna, during a trip to his home, "Tara" built from scratch. What a beautiful, remarkable home. Lucky owners that bought it. RIP Ed and keep the jokes coming to the people in heaven.
Glad to have had the chance to meet you:)
Shirley patillo
June 29, 2025
My prayers n condolences to the family... I knew ED from going to bingo very often .. he truly was a kind godly man... blessings to his family... RIP ED
Fred Loving
June 29, 2025
A walking history book for his work in the aftermath of the 1969 flood. Was honored to work with him during my time with Amherst Sheriff's Dept.
Janet Wise
June 29, 2025
Sending thoughts and prayers to family.
Dale Weakley
June 29, 2025
Edna and family, I am saddened for your loss. Ed was a dedicated servant to his community, to the Department, and so much more. Always a friend to all with a smile and a story to tell. One of a kind indeed. A true legacy of what a Godly man should strive to be. Go rest high on that mountain, Ed.
Sharon
June 29, 2025
I can´t express how much Ed meant to me and everyone that knew him. My bingo buddy at the Elks for years and just a wonderful man, he will be greatly missed by all I´m sure he and Jim Dishman have lots to talk about the Elks was part of their lives and they gave 100%
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