Steven B. Tinney

1967 - 2021

Steven Britt Tinney, a resident of Wright City, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021, at the age of 53. He was born in Porterville, California, on April 11, 1967 to Mary "JoAnn" (Winter) and Elton Tinney. Steven was an avid music lover who spent many of his younger years enjoying fishing, hiking, camping, shooting, and going to concerts with family and friends. A 1985 graduate of Monache High School, Steven was active in wrestling, swimming, diving, and water polo, and became a The Tulare County Sheriff Explorer which eventually led to a career in Law Enforcement. Steven was a Deputy Sheriff before going to work for CA. Dept. of Corrections where he retired a Correctional Sergeant. Several years ago Steven told his brother Ron that he missed their dad Elton, who had moved to Oklahoma a few years earlier and that he had decided to move out of California to live closer to him.The last several years they were blessed to have been able to spend a lot of time together. Steven is survived by his father Elton Tinney, his brother Ron Staley, (Josie), nieces Amanda Barbee, Victoria Staley (Dayton Waggoner), nephew Ronnie Staley, great-niece Layla Barbee, great -nephews Mason Barbee, Bjorn Waggoner. He was preceded in death by his mother JoAnn Tinney, and step-mother Brenda Tinney. Beloved pets June, Reign, and King. Visitation is 9-12 p.m. Wednesday, February 10, 2021, with Memorial service to follow at 12 p.m. at Porterville Funeral and Cremation Center. Graveside service is private.