John Woodrow Tinsley

November 22, 1948 - September 1, 2013
John Woodrow Tinsley

John Isaac ìJohnnyî Tinsley, 64, of Hendersonville passed away Sunday, September 1, 2013 at Memorial Mission Hospital following a sudden illness.

He was a native of Goochland, VA., and had resided in Henderson County since 1988. He was a son of the late George Tinsley and Alberta Mayo of Goochland, VA. He retired from McDonalds restaurant, worked at several other restaurants in the Hendersonville area and owned a lawn maintenance business.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by two brothers, James Tinsley and his wife Rebecca of Columbia, SC and Robert Tinsley of Goochland VA; two sisters, Pearl Tinsley of Philadelphia, PA. and Thelma Edwards of Stanford, VA; several Nieces and Nephews and his close friends, Larry, Bruce, Jimmy, Cece and the McDonaldís family at Four Seasons.

The family will receive friends from 1-2:00 PM Monday in the Kirby Memorial Chapel of Shuler Funeral Home. A funeral will follow at 2:00 pm. The Reverend Billy Waters will officiate.


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  • September 08, 2013
    Myrtle Stephens - Young says:
    To James and Family, When someone we love so dearly goes home to be with the Lord, we know that they are in a better place but our sorrow and pain is still great. Praying the Lord will hold you and family especially close and comfort you through the coming days ahead and that you will be strengthened by the love of Family and Friends. With Heartfelt Sympathy and Prayers!! Your Sisters-in-Laws. Myrtle S. Young Nancy S. Prater Eliza(Charles)Davis

  • September 08, 2013
    Keith Fullbright says:
    A wonderful man, he treated everyone the same. He was a very humble, outgoing person. He was just a wonderful human being. So sad to hear of his passing.

  • September 08, 2013
    Robin Hill says:
    I was really surprised when I heard the news about Johnny. I worked with Johnny for several years at McDonalds. Never a dull moment around Johnny. He was a very good friend to anybody he met. He will dearly be missed. Johnny I can still see you making your rounds early in the mornings checking parking lots for change dropped by customers. We'll miss you and will see you again one day.

  • September 09, 2013
    Ray & Fran Tock says:
    Johnny was always a friendly face at McDonald's. Over the years we got to know him and his great sense of humor and helpfulness. He will be missed.

  • September 09, 2013
    Dorothy Watkins says:
    To the Family of John "T," It is with sorrow, that I extend my deepest sympathy to you during this difficult time. John "T" was always such a kind, helpful, thoughtful, and friendly person. I'll always remember him for his love of flowers. He could take a dying plant and bring it back to life. May you find strength and comfort from friends and love ones during this time of bereavement. Stay blessed. With Love and Sympathy, Dorothy Watkins PO Box 374 Enfield, NC