William Austin "Bill" Tinsley JR
June 07, 1937 - October 19, 2022
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William Austin "Bill" Tinsley JR
June 07, 1937 - October 19, 2022
Obituary
William A. (Bill) Tinsley, 85, left this life for heaven on October 19th. Bill was a graduate of the old John Marshall High School, where he was a proud member of the cadet corps. He served as Captain of “B” Co. in the Fall of 1955. He was a retired machinist with Reynolds Metals Can Division. Bill had a beautiful tenor voice, and music was a big part of his life. He sang in school choirs from an early age and was a member of the Virginians Barbershop chorus for over 45 years. Bill also sang with sanctuary choirs at Central United Methodist Church and, later, at Beulah UMC. He loved his family beyond measure and was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Bill is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara, his son, Mark (Sherri), his daughter Michele Barker (Johnny) and his granddaughter, Savannah Grace Barker. Visitation will be at Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd, North Chesterfield, on Tuesday, Oct. 25th, 6-8 PM. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Beulah United Methodist Church, 6930 Hopkins Rd, North Chesterfield, on Thursday, Oct. 27th, at 11 AM. Family will also receive friends one hour prior to the service. A reception will immediately follow the service in the church fellowship hall. Memorial gifts may be made to the music ministry at Beulah UMC.
Visitation
- Date & Time: October 25, 2022 (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
- Venue: Morrissett Funeral & Cremation Service
- Location: 6500 Iron Bridge Rd N. Chesterfield, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 275-7828
Visitation
- Date & Time: October 27, 2022 (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
- Venue: Beulah United Methodist Church
- Location: 6930 Hopkins Rd N. Chesterfield, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 275-2325
Memorial Service
- Date & Time: October 27, 2022 (11:00 AM)
- Venue: Beulah United Methodist Church
- Location: 6930 Hopkins Rd N. Chesterfield, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 275-2325
7 responses to William Austin "Bill" Tinsley JR
Pam Smith says:
October 21, 2022
Dear Mark and family,
My deepest, heart-felt sympathy for your loss of your father. My words seem inadequate, but I will be praying 🙏. May Jesus comfort and strengthen you, surround you with love ❤️ and fill you with His peace that passes all understanding. Sincerely from my heart, I write….
Gray Poehler says:
October 22, 2022
My sincere condolences to the family. I sang with Bill for many years as a member of the Virginians Barbershop chorus. He was a fine tenor and an even better man. I now live in Florida but I will be, in spirit, at his celebration of a life well lived.
Gray Poehler
Sam May says:
October 22, 2022
Barbara we were very sorry to hear about your loss. Bill was a special guy and I enjoyed knowing him over years. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time
Sincerely, Sam and Emily May
Don and Helen Kersey says:
October 23, 2022
Barbara, I have been thinking of you both lately. It is with great sorrow that I hear of his death. As you know, I sang with Bil at John Marshall(H.m.s. Pinifore), and many years in the Virginians. Our prayers go out to you and the family at your loss.
Beverley Ferguson says:
October 24, 2022
Beverley Ferguson
October 23, 2022
My sincere condolences to Bill’s family. I was saddened to hear of Bill’s passing. It’s been many years since John Marshall High School days but I remember Bill well. He was always a gentleman and someone to be proud of.
Beverley Clarke Ferguson
B Company sponsor 1954