Donald (Donnie) Eugene Tinsley of Vinton, Virginia went home to be with the Lord on December 26, 2024.

Don (better known to all his friends down through all of his years as Donnie) dedicated his life to singing and playing music praising his undying love for Jesus. Gospel bluegrass music was his passion and his great privilege to be able to share with many people as he travelled and sang and played with many different gospel groups.

Donnie was preceded in death by his father, Brodie Tinsley; mother, Mahalia Ann Agee Tinsley; sister, Ruth Adams and grandson, Cody Conner.

Surviving is his brother, Charlie Tinsley and sister, Patricia Steele; his wife of 24 years, Linda Hodges-Tinsley; his four children, Dennis Tinsley (Peggy), Susan Walters (C.W.), Michelle Conner (Richard Artutis) and Pamela Tinsley; four grandchildren, Faith Key (Scott), Hunter Walters, Chelsea and Chase Tinsley; one great grandson, Fabian Tinsley. Others left to share his memory is his step daughter, Rhonda Cornett and four step grandchildren, Renee and Seth Hodges, Grayson and Lilly Cornett.

The family will receive friends Monday, December 30, 2024 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM in the Oakey's Vinton Chapel where the funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM with Pastor David McNeill and Pastor Jim Patterson officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to New Hope Baptist Church, 2315 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Roanoke, VA. 24012.