Gregory “Greg” Alan Tinsley, 63, of Centralia, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024.

He was born August 16, 1960 in Centralia, the son of F. Harold Tinsley and Edna “Sally” Irene (Bushong) Tinsley. Greg married Deborah L. Davis on February 1, 2002.

In addition to his wife of 22 years, Debbie Tinsley of Centralia, Greg is also survived by his two children: Falon Louise Tinsley of Peoria and Zachary Tinsley and fiancé Tristin of Salem; seven grandchildren: Zander, Zavier, Blazer, Bobby, Allison, Rico and Raelee; two brothers: Robert “Bob” Harold Tinsley and wife Kay of Centralia and Steve Tinsley and wife Brenda of Centralia; brother-in-law: Ronald Davis and wife Geralyn of Woodlawn; several nieces and nephews; and his four legged companions: Ellie Mae and Coco.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother: Jim Castellari, and father and mother-in-law: James and Doris McKinzie.

Greg worked for Ron Ward Painting for several years and just recently he worked at Sherwin Williams in Centralia. Greg was a member and deacon of Fouts Christian Church. He was loved and will be missed by so many of his Christian family and friends. Especially the “ Truth Seekers”! Greg loved our Christmas auction, lead by Jerry Wilson, the Guitar Man, to help a family with our proceeds at Christmas.

Greg’s passion was for the great outdoors. He loved getting in his fishing boat and finding that honey hole during crappie season. His fishing trips with his brother in law Ron Davis to Mississippi. Greg enjoyed hunting with his brother Steve, (check it Henry), climbing in those deer stands in the very early morning to see the sun rise and begin the hunt, turkey calling for each other during turkey seasons.

Greg loved watching all kinds of sports with his Robert, ( the Bisket Man) eating popcorn and feeling the burn from that Coke Zero!

Greg loved spending time with his special friends Joe Parker, Rick Kime, and Herb King.

Per Greg’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded and no public services will be held.

Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home and Cremations Services at 235 North Sycamore Street Centralia, Illinois 62801, (618)532-3523, are honored to be of service to Greg’s Family. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com and the funeral home facebook page.