Robert Tinsley

TINSLEY, Robert E., age 63 of Hamilton passed away at his home on Monday, March 3,2008. He was born in Mansfield, Ohio. Bob met his wife of thirty-six years, Susan Timmer, on a blind date at Moorehead State University. Mr. Tinsley graduated from Xavier University with a master’s degree and was awarded a second master’s degree from the University of Cincinnati.Mr. Tinsley lived his life in public service. He was an Adult Probation Officer Supervisor for the State of Ohio for over twenty years and was a part time instructor at Southern Ohio College for many years. Since 1984 Bob was actively involved with girl’s softball and for a number of years he was Head Coach for Miami University Hamilton Women’s Softball. Following his retirement, he became Project Manager for Youthbuild Hamilton. Survivors include his wife, Sue Tinsley; daughter, Michelle Tinsley and fiance, Justin Ellis; son, Michael (Stephanie) Tinsley; two nephews, Steve and Chris Ramshaw of Mansfield, Ohio and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a sister. Visitation will be 1:00 Sunday March 892008 til time of services at 2:00 PM at the Colligan Funeral Home, 437 So. 3rd Street, Rev. Jeff Bacon officiating. Burial will be private and at the convience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Miami Hamilton Softball Program, Miami University Hamilton, Attn.: Chris Setter, Athletic Dept., 1601 University Blvd., Hamilton,Ohio 45011. CINCINNATI ENQUIRER PLEASE DO NOT RUN NOTICE ON TINSLEY I HIT WRONG BUTTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!