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Theodore Tinsley Obituary
Springfield, IL—Theodore R. "Ted" Tinsley, Jr., 77, of Springfield, died at 10:27 am, Sunday, November 12, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born September 6, 1940 in Springfield, to Theodore R. and Mable Thomas Tinsley, Sr. He married Joan C. Dorr on November 22, 1969 and she preceded him in death on April 11, 2008.
Survivors include one daughter, Tracie (Chris) Dinardo of Springfield; one son, Ted (Carla) Tinsley of Springfield; three grandchildren, Gabrielle and Logan Dinardo and Caitlyn Taylor; one great grandson, Bryson Tinsley; three siblings Gloria Gum of Springfield, Marvin Tinsley of Crest Hill and Dorothy Nelson of Williamsville and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.
Mr. Tinsley retired from Fiat Allis and later also retired from the City of Springfield as an operating engineer.
He was a US Army Veteran serving in Korea during the Vietnam War.
He was a member of ANSAR Shriners Springfield Court #20 ROJ; member of the Masonic Lodge of Chicago and past trustee of VFW Northenders; was an avid golfer and Chicago Cubs and Notre Dame Fan. Mr. Tinsley especially enjoyed spending time with his family
Visitation: 4-7 pm, Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Staab Funeral Home – Springfield. A Masonic Service by St. Paul's Lodge #500 A.F. & A.M. will be held at 7 pm.
Funeral Service: 9 am, Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Staab Funeral Home – Springfield. Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery, where military honors will be conducted.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriner's Hospital.
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Matthew Tapscott
November 8, 2019
Ted and Tracy
Just wanted you to know that I was thinking of you . Your dad was a great guy and was always so good to me. You know he would want me to say go irish
Shelley & Anthony Mayfield
November 16, 2017
Tracie and family,
We are so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers! HUGS!
November 16, 2017
So sorry to hear about Ted. He will be greatly missed. Enjoyed having coffee with him at the coffee shop. Our thoughts are with all jhis family. Russ & Sue Suter
Fred and Debbie Doerfler
November 16, 2017
We are so sorry to hear of Ted's passing. We have many great memories of fun times with Ted and Joan. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Tinsley family.
Edie LeMasters
November 15, 2017
Tracie & family,
I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Lifting you up in prayer, may God give you peace and comfort.
Shelly Lutes
November 15, 2017
Ted was one of the good guys. He always had a smile on his face. I have a lot of funny memories of Ted. He drove Tracie and I home every night Freshman year at Ursuline. We would walk down to Mel-o-cream get a doughnut and soda and wait on the corner for him to pull up in his truck. We would hop in the back and off we'd go. When it was cold, we'd sit in the cab and complain about his choice of music. It took me awhile to appreciate a good country song. But my favorite story was the time he let Tracie and I pick what he was going to be for Halloween. Of course we came up with the most ridiculous thing we could think of. A genie. We got an old unflattering Grandma bra decorated it with sequins, a slip jazzed up with with flowing scarves and more sequins, topped with a a very tall pointy hat with more scarves. Oh did we laugh when he walked out in that crazy getup. He wore it and he went to the party in it. What a good sport! He even let us take pictures lots of pictures. Thinking of him in that costume still makes me smile. That was Ted he always made me smile. When I grew up and got a job at the zoo every so often he'd be in the area and he would holler and wave with a big smile on his face. He always looked for me to say Hi. He's got an old friend waiting on him Tracie. Grandpa is up there showing him around and talking politics. Boy do they have a lot to catch up on.
Annamarie Dorr
November 15, 2017
What a sweet, loving man he was! I don't think they make them much better. I'll never forget Uncle Ted. To Tracie, Teddy and the rest of the Tinsley family, my love and heart is with you as you move through the difficult days ahead.
Christina Miller
November 15, 2017
Tracy and Ted, So sorry to here of your Dad's passing. Given all the wonderful stories I have heard from my family about him I know he will be missed by all who knew him. Praying for you families during this difficult time.
Patsy & Glen Mester
November 14, 2017
So sorry to learn of Ted's passing. May God's grace and your many beautiful memories give you comfort during this difficult time.
Donna DeFraties
November 14, 2017
I am so sorry and love you all.
Matthew Tapscott
November 14, 2017
Teddy, sorry to hear about your fathers passing ... He was a good man who would do anything for anybody , he raised you right. I remember when I moved to Springfield and he would just pop over to see if we needed anything at the house .. just remember all the good times , all the games, family functions, and all of us yelling at the tv because of the Irish... you know he would want me to say it "Go Irish"
Toni Stout
November 14, 2017
To the entire Tinsley, Dorr family we are so sorry to hear of the passing of "Uncle Ted". We have nothing but great memories and love for Ted and the entire family. Love to you all. Wish we could be there with you but you all are with you in our thoughts.
Ken Sudduth
November 14, 2017
So sorry to hear of Ted's passing. Was a great friend and fellow member of VFW 10302. Our prayers go out his family and friends.
Cheryl McCawley
November 13, 2017
Tracie and Teddy I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers for you both and your families during this difficult time.
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15
Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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16
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9:00 a.m.
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