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RUFUS TINSLEY Obituary

TINSLEY RUFUS LEON TINSLEY Called from labor to reward January 21, 2013. Beloved husband of Lutdale. Cherish father and brother and grandfather. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at Gaines Funeral Home, 9116 Union Ave. Wake 1:00PM. Services 1:30PM.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 28, 2013.

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Bobby Tucker

January 29, 2013

To the Tinsley Family:

My sympathy and condolences are deeply expressed in this time of sorrow. I've know Leon and Robert since childhood and recall great memories.

Leon, RIP, friend. May God bless your loved ones and keep them in His care. May you rest in eternal peace.

Velma "KeKe" Tinsley

January 29, 2013

RIP Leon! You will be missed! Great memories! Love always, KeKe.

Clarence Mitchell

January 29, 2013

To the family my sincere condolence Leon was like a brother me we have been friends since high school I am really going 2 miss him rip brother may god bless ur soul n I will keep u n ur family n my prayers love u all

Taffine Tinsley

January 29, 2013

All my love always.

January 28, 2013

MAY THE LORD BE YOUR GUIDE FOR FOREVER LOVE NONA YOUR COUSIN WARREN, MI

January 28, 2013

Please accept my sympathy for your loss.Our prayer are with your family at this time.

Sonny Gard

January 28, 2013

My deepest sympathy Robert and family for your loss.

Robert (Debra) Tinsley

January 28, 2013

Missing you greatly and cherishing the memories always. Rest in eternal peace my dear brother, We love you...

S Rhein

January 28, 2013

I will miss Mr.T greatly. He made me laugh and it was a pleasure knowing him and taking care of him. Keep on keepin on Mr T.

Robert Tinsley

January 28, 2013

Missing you greatly and cherishing the memories always. Rest in eternal peace my dear brother,I love you, Robbie (Debra)

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