Philip McClain Tinsley Jr.

TINSLEY Philip McClain Tinsley Jr., of Midlothian, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2006. He had retired as chief executive officer and president of Standard Parts Corporation, a heavy duty trucking parts company, whose headquarters were located in Richmond, Va., at 500 Commerce Rd., with divisions throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. His corporation housed and distributed the Premium Peterbuilt trucks through its Peterbuilt of Eastern Virginia Division. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy O'Neil Tinsley, who considered it an honor and privilege to be his wife. A Richmond native, Mr. Tinsley was educated in Chesterfield County Schools and the University of Richmond. He was predeceased by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Philip McClain Tinsley Sr.; and five siblings. Mr. Tinsley served his country in the United States Navy and was a veteran of WWII. Mr. Tinsley supported numerous organizations, serving as treasurer of Chapitre Rochanbeau Alliance Franchise APVA, Maymont Foundation, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, The Virginia Historical Society, Brandermill Retired Men's Club, Brandermill Country Club, The 2300 Club, The Henricus Foundation, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, The National Trust for Historic Preservation, The Smithsonian Institute, and most of all the Richmond Spider Teams. Mr. Tinsley is also survived by his only child, Debra Lynn Tinsley, of Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. He was deeply loved and will be sorely missed by his extended family, Mrs. Thelma P. Tinsley, Mrs. Nancy O'Neil Gilbert, Mrs. Audrey O'Neil McNutt and family, Mr. and Mrs. William A. O'Neil and family, Dr. Joseph F. O'Neil and family, Mrs. Mary O'Neil Marks, and Mr. and Mrs. Orie Burnett and family. Services were private with interment at Westhampton Memorial Park. For those wishing to make memorials, please consider contributions to Richmond Animal League, 11401 International Dr., Richmond, Va. 23236.