Ernest Lee Tinsley Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on October 23, 2025 in Washington, District of Columbia

Ernest Lee Tinsley Jr.

July 25, 1945 - October 23, 2025 (80 years old)

Washington, District of Columbia

Ernest Lee Tinsley Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on October 23, 2025 in Washington, District of Columbia

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Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, P.A.

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Ernest Lee Tinsley Jr.

July 25, 1945 - October 23, 2025 (80 years old)

Washington, District of Columbia

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Ernest Lee Tinsley Jr. Obituary

The memory of Ernest Lee Tinsley Jr. (Washington, District of Columbia), who passed away on October 23, 2025 at the age of 80, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ernest Lee Tinsley Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ernest Lee Tinsley, Sr. and Anna Elizabeth French Tinsley of Fayetteville, WV.; his siblings, Phillip Jones, Ernestine Johnson and Linda Kanney; and his nephews, LaMar Kanney and Eddie Johnson.

He is survived by: his daughters, Tara Tinsley Pelitere (Chris) and Ebony Edwards; his granddaughters, Alexis Jones and Alicea Pelitere; his brother Dwane Tinsley (Tina); his caregiver Pearl Epps; and his brothers-in-law, Eddie J. Johnson and Fred Kanney. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and longtime friends.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a Bereavement. Donation in the name of Ernest Lee Tinsley, Jr. to the First Baptist Church of Marshall Heights utilizing the following link: https://onrealm.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, P.A.



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500 CHARACTERS

Fri

Nov 14

Visitation

First Baptist Church of Marshall Heights
4934 B St SE, Washington, DC 20019

Fri

Nov 14

Funeral service

First Baptist Church of Marshall Heights
4934 B St SE, Washington, DC 20019

Fri

Nov 21

Burial

Huse Memorial Park
124 Park Dr, Fayetteville, WV 25840

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