Hairston Funeral Home | Martinsville, VA

Obituary For Roderick E. Tinsley

On Saturday, January 28, 2023, Rodrick Eugene Tinsley, 52, of New York Ave., Martinsville departed this life at his residence. He was born in Martinsville, VA on February 20, 1970, the son of Tommy “Herk” Tinsley, and the late Debrah Price.

In addition to his mother, Debrah Price, Rodrick was preceded in death by his wife, Gwendolyn Tinsley, maternal grandmother, Helen Price; maternal grandfather, Moyer Payne; and paternal grandmother, Gladys Tinsley; paternal grandfather, Otis Tinsley, Sr.

Rodrick was a graduate of Martinsville High School, class of 1989. He was employed by Nylstar Industries and was a member of Mt. Sinai Apostle Church.

Those left to cherish his memory include his father, Tommy “Herk” Tinsley of Martinsville, VA; three daughters, Kayla Perkins, and Raven Tinsley both of Martinsville, VA, and Jasmine Perkins of Collinsville, VA; seven grandchildren, MaKayla Warren, Zion Perkins, MaKira Warren, ZaKayden Warren, Messiah Warren, Khali Poole, and Khoen Smith; two sisters, Beverly Tinsley, and Claudia (Wayne) Draper both of Greensboro, NC; four brothers, Chico (Kerri) Bell of Clayton, NC, Nicholas Tinsley, and Carey Turner both of Martinsville, VA, and Steven Still of Hamden, CT; special cousin/sister, Wytina (Thomas) Grant, and Charmin (Bishop Dennis) Belcher; surrogate father, Otis Tinsley, Jr.; godmother, Veronica Townsend; best friends, Gary Hairston, and Quinton Townsend; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends, and his 1989 classmates.

A visitation service will be held on Friday, February 3, 2023, at 12 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12:30p.m. at Mt. Sinai Apostle Church, 7 Peters St., Martinsville with Bishop J. C. Richardson, Jr., Eulogist. Burial will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 1310 Carver Rd., Martinsville. A public viewing will be held on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Other times, the family will be receiving friends at the home, 1410 Cardinal Ln., Martinsville.

To view live streaming of the funeral service, go to Hairston Funeral Home live on Facebook.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hairston Funeral Home.

Guest Book

I remember when I was working at dollar tree and when he would come in I would call my brother and give the phone to Roger and when he would leave the store he said bye my lil sister I love you always gave me a kiss on the forehead and I would say I love you too my big brother he remembered the day I was born I miss him so much such a sweetheart loving kind down to earth man

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RIP My friend / Neighbor/ Class mate.until we meet again 😢. Praying 🙏 for the family Michael & Naylene Kirby

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Prayers for the Tinsley family I love u guys dearly keep yall in my prayers 🙏 ❤️

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You were such a great guy and you will be missed! The Smith Family

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Sending our deepest condolences to the family. You will truly be missed LIL BRUH. Your BIG BRUH is taking it really hard. Fly high Roderick. Rest In Peace. Love Lisa & Roger AKA Big Bruh

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Sending our deepest condolences to the family. You will truly be missed LIL BRUH. Your BIG BRUH is taking it really hard. Fly high Roderick. Rest In Peace. Love Lisa & Roger AKA Big Bruh

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My deepest sympathy for your loss. -Angel Moyer

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This is real hard blow for all of us to the girls I'm wishing that God will give you the strength to get through this difficult time your dad was a real nice fella I called them my brother may he rest in peace ma and Jah

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My Condolences From Lawrence Swanson Sr.God Bless 🙌 and Keep you all in this your time of Lost!

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Prays to all the families, friends, and Class '89 I send my deepest condolences. Rodrick had such a sincere smile and was always happy. A true jokester to keep people laughing. Rest easy my friend. You are missed!! Kimberly Preston Scales

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I remember in school I would see Roderick walking down the hall and he would stop me and say ok here we go you know our love was meant to be the kind of love that last forever singing a Chicago song and get us to join in he was a character.

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I remember in fifth grade everytime I seen him he would stop and say ok here we go you know our love was meant to be the kind of love that last forever a Chicago song and we would join in he was a character I tell you .

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My condolences you will be missed fly high my Friend

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Good Brother he never met a stranger 🙏 RIP

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To the Tinsley family Rod you will be missed the laughter the smiles the dances FLY HIGH 🕊

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Condolences and Prayers for the Family

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Praying for the family to have peace during this difficult time. Willie & Jennifer Price

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To the family I send my deepest condolences! He was such good gentlemen and he will be missed🕊🕊🕊

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Sending my condolences to the Tinsley family, keep the faith and stay strong.Rodger was a good friend and was always making people laugh and helping without any hesitation.I'm really glad we had a chance to hangout again for this shot time, you will surely be missed LIL BRO! RIP and Fly High Homie!!! W.Jackson.

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MY CONDOLENCES 🕊❤💪🏾

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Our deepest sympathy to the Tinsley family. Willie Mae and Peter Harris

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Sending love to the Tinsley family Roderick you were a very dear special friend to me I will always remember the Great conversations and Laughter that we shared My mom truly cherished you .Love you and your family forever sending love from Mount Vernon New York Malinda Daniel And family

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Roderick you are a dear friend even after parting ways after high school 30 plus years ago you were still the same love you brother see you again.

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My condolences to the family

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I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying for the family. Nicole Moore

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Prayers and condolences to the Tinsley/Price family. Roderick will surely be missed with his comedian life style. Rest easy my dear cousin.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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