Freddie Lee "Fred" Tinsley Obituary in Opelika at Harris Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Freddie Lee "Fred" Tinsley

Funeral service for Freddie Tinsley, 78, of Auburn, AL, formerly Camp Hill, AL, will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Auburn-Opelika Metro Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1201 South Uniroyal Road, Opelika, AL 36804 with interment in Spring Hill Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, 4 Bond Spur Road, Camp Hill, AL 36850, Dr. Dwayne Campbell will officiate.

Mr. Tinsley, who passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL, was born October 29, 1942 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama.

Public viewing for Mr. Tinsley will be Tuesday, January 19, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

He leaves beautiful memories and a strong legacy to: his loving wife, Susan Johnson Tinsley of Syracuse, NY; a devoted daughter and caregiver, Jannette Rowe, Auburn, AL; one dear son, Zachary Johnson, Syracuse, NY; a daughter Carolyn (Daniel) Caldwell, Palm Springs, CA; a brother, Ricky Jones, Auburn, AL; three grandchildren, Suhaila (Robert) Thames, Glenwood Springs, CO, Monique (Shaun) Williams, Marietta, GA and Jonathon Caldwell, Palm Springs, CA; five great-grandchildren, Oscar Robert “Quinn” Thames, V, Maya Jalyn Thames, Noah Oliver Thames, Savannah Williams, and Sasha Williams; two special nephews, Dorian (Kimberly) Brooks, West Point, GA; Omar Brooks, LaGrange, GA; a special friend and caregiver, Opal Stowe, Auburn, AL; three special friends, Montez Varner, Shirley Dorsey and Anne Bennett; several grandnieces, grandnephews, many other relatives, church family, and dear friends.

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Family Blessed Are They That Morin For They Shall Be Comforted. Matt.5:4. Know that we live here to Live Again Where We Shall Never Depart From Each Other. A Glorious Future of A Grand Reunion Awaits God's People! Keep The Faith & Hope In JESUS CHRIST! Love, THE COPELAND FAMILY OF AL, GA & OK.

My brother and I are very sorry for the passing of Mr.FRED. he was such a nice gentleman and great cook. He will be greatly missed. Paula Heard and brother Jonathan Heard.

FROM YOUR UNCLE JAMIL ,AND AUNT BASIMAH

THE FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS,TO HIM WE CAME ,TO HIM WE MUST RETURN AND ONLY GOD KNOWS BEST.WE LOVE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY YOU WILL BE MISSED.

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