Coy Tinsley Obituary
The passing of Coy Tinsley of Cleveland, Tennessee leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on September 10, 2025 at the age of 78. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Roscoe Tinsley and Juanita Tinsley (late Illiana Lawler Tinsley); and his siblings, Bud Tinsley, Mary Jane Bean, Sue Tinsley, Rob Tinsley, Joe Tinsley, Major Tinsley, Ralph Tinsley, Iona Scoggins and Frank Tinsley.
He is survived by: his wife Dorothy Tinsley; his daughter Christy Tinsley Carney (Matt Carney); his grandchildren, Spencer Hood (Shannon) and Savannah Millard (Matt); his great grandchildren, Whitman, Boone, Swayze, Wylie and Ailee; and his siblings, Norma Floyd, Margaret McKamey, Ola Mae Trentham and Glen Tinsley. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to Project Gallantly Forward, a veterans non-profit retreat. Donations can be made at https://www.projectgallantlyforward.org.