Walter Tinsley

Walter Tinsley passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2011 in Collinsville, OK. He was 88. Walter was born March 20, 1923 in Amber, OK to Walter Phillip and Amanda (Walker) Tinsley. On March 19, 1944, he married the love of his life, Ruth Headrick while they were both employed at Tinker Field during WWII. This union was blessed with one daughter and four sons, Lynda, Kenneth, Dennis, David, and Jeffrey. Walter worked as an Accountant for many different dealerships. He worked for Ray Huddard Ford and Howe Chevrolet in El Reno. He also worked for Griesel Ford and Carter Chevrolet in Okarche. Walter loved his family dearly and will be missed by all.

Walter is survived by five children, Lynda Tibbett-Corry of Baton Rouge, LA, Kenneth Tinsley and wife Anita of Tulsa, Dennis Tinsley of Welling, David Tinsley and wife Penny of El Reno, and Jeffrey Tinsley and wife Peggy of Tulsa, OK; 2 sisters, Lela Ellis of Bartlesville and Cleta Mitchell of Del City; 17 grandchildren, Rita Jordan, Amanda Bourgoyne, Edrienne Youngblood, and Brenner Corry all of Baton Rouge, LA, Walter Corry, Troy Tinsley, and Chad Tinsley all of Keys, OK, Keenan Tinsley of Memphis, TN, Kirstein Haydon and Neleigh Haydon both of El Reno, Ryan Tinsley of Dallas, TX, Kristin James of Claremore, and William Tibbett, Gary Noble, Erika Maxey, C.J. Wiseley, and Lacie Wiseley of Tulsa; 25 great grandchildren; special niece Carolyn Billings-Pratt and nephew Bob Tinsley; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is welcomed home by his wife Ruth, his parents, a daughter-in-law, Carol Ashley Tinsley, 2 sons-in-law, Edward Corry and Ralph Tibbett, 1 brother, Paul Tinsley and wife Opal; 2 brothers-in-law, Arthur Mitchell and Clyde Ellis; nephews, Chuck Tinsley and Mike Mitchell and nieces, Tinya Billings-Cobb and Kathy Mitchell.

Visitation for Walter will be held Friday, June 17, 2011 from 1:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m., Saturday, June 18, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 19, 2011 from 1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home.

A Graveside Service will be held 2:30 p.m., Monday, June 20, 2011 at the Tahlequah City Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home, www.collinsvillefh.com.