George F. Tinsley Obituary
We announce the death of George F. Tinsley of Charlottesville, Virginia, who passed away on August 29, 2026, at the age of 97. George will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of George F. Tinsley to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, David Tinsley and Bettie Moore Tinsley; his siblings, Edward, Nathaniel, Webster, James Russell, Daniel, Clarence, Alfonso, Sidney, Isaiah, Frank Tinsley, Jane Bell Jordan, Mary Tinsley Durrette and Thelma Tinsley; and his granddaughter Bertha Max-Yeboah.
He is survived by: his wife Helen Carter Tinsley; his children, Bruce F. Tinsley, Betty T. Sutton and Boyd C. Tinsley; his granddaughter Enjoli T. Bradley (Anthony); his son-in-law Anthony Max-Yeboah; his grandchildren, Benjamin Max-Yeboah (Alesha), Jessica Max-Yeboah, Ashley Watkins (Orlando), Abby Tinsley (Maddy), Noah Tinsley, Jerome Toms (Kate), Latoya Arnold (Prad), Bruce Arnold and Sheena Arnold (Bruce); his great grandchildren, Chalais Watkins, Zavier Watkins, Jay'Vion Arnold, Ja'Kai Arnold, Picaso Bridges and Noah Shrestha; his sisters-in-law, Faye Carter, Pam Carter, Ann Tinsley and Ina Tinsley; and his caregiver Doris Chatman. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
