Hi! DaD, I was just sitting here missing you. I sometimes look down the street to see if you are coming in that old white truck, that you love so much as I did also, seeing that I was with you on most of the repairs on it. I would love to have just one more time to do that again , just you and I working on that truck, and just talking.  love you DaD.  Your Son Rusty,

Hey Grandpa, oh where do I start. You and I shared very little time while in physical. I was very young and didn't know how important family was back then. Even when you were in the hospital I did not show up until it was too late thinking, "Oh he'll be okay and I'll talk to him when he wakes his butt up" I thought to myself over and over. No one but you saw me shed tears, I remained strong at the funeral. It wasn't until I went by twilight to go sit in your old truck. Man I miss when you would come rolling down Lake Rd, and for months I would tell my friends, "My grandpa's truck is so loud you can hear him coming from like three blocks!" And you sure would prove me right, I think I sat in that truck for like 2 hours. You were such a great guy which I honestly wish that I took more time to spend with you, learn from you, morals, how to be a man, how to love a woman, how to fish, how to work on your truck that always seemed to need a fixin lol. I know that you have forgiven me, and for that Sir, I thank you! Love you Grandpa, you're birthday is coming in a few days so Happy Early Birthday!

Gone,But will never,never,ever,Be forgotten!!

Happy birthday Dad! Missing you, and love you soooo.....

My prayers for continued comfort and strength to the family near and fare.I workied with Mr. Tinkshell in Kuwait 2006-2007. I just found out two days ago that he passed away in November. He was a GREAT Man to work with and chat with whenever I visited the site he worked at. May he rest in the loving arms of our Father in heaven. Amen.

Hi Dad,Just getting up to start another day,Another day of thinking about you,Another day of not hearing your voice,Another day of not seeing you in your favorite spot,Today is Sunday and while at church I'll look across the room only to see an empty chair with your bible sitting there! Miss you Dad!

much love for the Tinkshell family from the Willis family ( R street)

Hi dad!!! I.m sitting here thinking of you, just playing our life back over my family projector of thoughts and memories in my mind and do you know what stands out to me the most? It was when after church, me you, mamma and the whole family would go out to western sizzler or bonanza and have Sunday dinner, then all break our necks lol trying to get home for the bathroom and you and I would watch the incredible hulk and night rider....those were our favorite shows together awww I have sooo many great memories dad,here fighting back the tears, I Miss You.....!

I was not there when they called your name,I was not there when they spoke of you soo highley, I was not there when they laid you to rest and shot off the gun to attest,that you had been here and made your mark and touched their lives so many near and far...I was unable to be there..but u,you never let me down weather you were here,there, near, far,or around ,you never stopped being a dad to me and for that I am so grateful....I Take a Bow, A Moment Of silence And Hail To My Father Sgt.Wilbert N. Tinkshell

My God be you (family) in your time of sorrow. My sincere condolences go to the family!

Dad,
Thank u for the good memories... the laughter and the good conversations that we had! I am going to miss your phone calls and the way you called out my name. I love u dad...and thanks for everything!!!

Youla(JC's Fiancee)

Thank You!!!And Gods Blessings!!! to everyone near and far, for your cards,flowers, and condolences.

Mrs.Rebecca Tinkshell,Debra,James,Shemetra,Ronald.

Dear Dad,I just wanted to say goodbye and to let you know just how much I'm going to miss you! just the thought of not hearing your loud voice and to see your happy smile!And your manly words of encouragement when I'm feeling down! And telling me,Don't sweat the small stuff,and don't let things get you down! All of that kind of stuff that made you who you are! But most of all, the thing I will always remember, is the love you had for your family! From the oldest to the youngest! You loved us all! There's not enough words or time to express just how much you have influenced and have had a positive impact not just in my life but in the lives of so many others! We are going to miss you ! I know it's going to be hard for us to say goodbye, it's really hard for me! You came into my life when I was just a small boy and now I'm a man! But from that time until now,we have shared the sorrows, joys ...oh and what about the laughter,and the jokes? And that special relationship,the fathe father & son bond that other dads can only dream about.Love! Honor! Respect! Responsibility! Need I say more? Well I think that's about all Dad,and I promise to make sure to pass this on to your grandson! Oh by the way! Before I forget and you get too busy up there! Could you please ask God to save me a spot!

I Love You Dad!
Your Son, J.C.

To Barbara and Edgar my prayers are with you.

Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. The Parks Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you now & always in your loss of Wilbert (our brother too)...Love, The Whitfield Family!

May you and your family find peace, love & comfort during this sorrowful time of loss of your Loved one. Remember all the good times with him and the great provider he was. Mr Tinkshell is gone but never forget the love he had for you all.

The Brown Family would like to send our deepest sympathy and love to the tinkshell family GOD Bless u all much love prayers

Salutes to you in this Season RIP Wilbert  you will be missed and always loved

Wilbert has been large part of my life for the past nine years, I will truly miss his friendship but have the memories for a lifetime.  My God provide the healing,guidance and understanding to his family and friends.

To the family you are in my prayers. God will wipe away every tear from your eyes;there shall be no more death,nor sorrow,nor crying.There shall be no more pain;for the former things have passed away.
                                                        Veronica McGee-Harrow[Little Rock,Ar.]

I will not say good-bye but I will say see you later.....save a spot for me and make sure you have some new stories to tell....not about growing up in Arkansas as a kid and not about your days in Vietnam....but the good time you are having in Heaven....I miss you my friend

Trust in the lord with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy path.To edgar, my dear classmate and friend Barbara, Robert , and last but not least, our baby Debra, my heart is heavy at this time, my condolences to each of you .I love each of you and I will be with you all in spirit on tomorrow .To trish my special daughter keep your head to the sky.to all the tinkshell family peace unto each of you

OUR HRART FELT CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF WILBERT TINKSHELL. GOD ALLOWED MANY  PATHS TO CROSS AS WE JOURNEY THROUGH THIS LIFE... AND THAT IS GOOD.  
THE WILLIAMS FAMILY

We can do all things through jesus christ who strengthens us .my prayers go out to the tinkshell family for earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.to Debra peters my classmate as well as the entire tinkshell family you all will be in my prayers tomorrow as u lay wilbert to rest.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

With all glory given to the Lord,we thank the Lord for the time in which he has Blessed us too have known Wilbert. I pray the family's comfort in the Lord's safety net and too seek his glory. My wife and I have known the Tinkshell family for many years, Edgar Tinkshell being a neighbor in the city of Cerritos, California. May the good Lord Keep you all.  Arbetee and Quita Allen

THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO THE TINKSHELL FAMILY AND MAY ALL THE FOND MEMORIES YOU HAVE GIVE YOU COMFORT



FROM; V. JONES, K. HARRIS, J. THOMAS, H. THOMAS AND L. ARCHIE OF FORT SMITH, AR

My condolences go out to the Tinkshell family. The last time I seen Wilbert was before he left for the military In the early 60th.We all grow up on R street before we move to the Elm Groves project. I was really shocked when I hear over the weekend of his death.My heart and prayers goes out to each and everyone of his family.May God be with you In this time of sadness.

My Prayer and condolences to the Tinkshell family Wilbert and I was good friend and team mate in High School. Herman Belcher

We will not say good-bye but we will say save a spot for us....I await the time when I can hear how they are treating you in Heaven verses hearing you tell me the Vietnam story's..or the days growing up in Arkansas....I am sad that you are gone but happy to know that your pain and suffering is done on this Earth.....until we meet again.

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with The Tinkshell Family and May You Find comfort in God's Word to see you Through. We all fond memories of Wilbert that will last forever in our Hearts. Todd Perry and Grandmother Edna Perry, Fort Smith, Arkansas.

R.I.L. Tink. Prayers offered up for the family.  Love , The Rogers Family

My condolences to the Tinkshell Family during this time of sorrow.  I pray that God comforts you.  I did not know Mr. Wilbert, however, I am a cousin of his nephew, Edgar Tinkshell (son of Gladys Williams).  I am the daughter of Ark. Rep. George McGill and Veronica McGee-Harrow.

Peace and Blessings

RIP my friend, I knew you hated to take pictures but I made you anyway, and now I am so glad I did

RIP Tinkshell. You will be missed but never forgotten. I appreciate being able to work with you in Kuwait for 5 years, you always made me smile and had so much wisdom. God has called another one of his Angels home.  I pray that God will continue to give the family strength and peace.

I would just like to say it was a honor to have known you my friend, we have laugh,fought, & became friends all over again, you had a kind spirit even tho you tried to act as tho you was mean...lol.. but I knew better and loved you for it, you was my uncle over here wheather you want to except it or not... you will truly be missed but never forgotten and everytime I eat a gummie bear I will think of my golly giant of a friend use to love these, Cynthia Smith

I would like to express my deepest heartfelt condolences for the loss of a wonderful man, Wilbert Tinkshell. God so graciously placed him on this earth to touch the hearts of everyone he came in contact.  

I pray you all will find peace in the  remembrance of his presence and dwell on those memories forever.

Sincerely,

Regina Riddley-Ayala

May my uncle sit up there in heaven with his sister laughing and praising while Grandma Penny is yelling at them both and my Grandparents are just laughing with joy. Thank you Uncle for the Military advice 20yrs strong.

DeVaughn Garner-Egans (Tina's Son)

Precious Family and Friends
 
I Pray to give you my Love 

Connecting my mind to your face and memories of your heart
 
may this energy feel you with... Joy / Peace / Hope / Goodwill /
 Mercy / Compassion /Honor /Forgiveness/Tolerance /
 Empathy and Blessings.

 I Pray for your Health and Happiness.
 
I PRAY FOR YOUR SUFFERING IN YOUR TIME OF MOURNING

My sincere condolences to the family of Wilbert Tinkshell. The memories you have will forever be with you. I will keep the family in my prayers.

I pray for Gods perfect peace over your family. I have great memories of all our time together. I am truly sadden by "Tink's" death. The Butlers are sending much love along with Pauline and Mr. White.

RIL my brother you will turly be missed, stay bless family.

I thank God that every experience that I recall with you evokes the fondest memories. Your playful nature and confident demeanor let me know that you were definitely my father's brother (Edgar). My prayer is that your spirit of courage, integrity, and commitment continue to inspire every soul that you have encountered. My heartfelt love is extended to the entire Tinkshell family.

Sorry for your loss.I will always have Good Memories of the R St Group

From the family of Dorothy & Michael Sanders,  we sincerely extend our condolences to the Tinkshell family,  we pray for the goodness of God's grace be with each of you in your hours of bereavement... GODS LOVE

From the family of Dorothy & Michael Sanders, we sincerely extend our condolences to the Tinkshell family, we pray for the goodness of God's grace be strength to each of you in your hours of bereavement. GODS LOVE... Sanders family

OUR LOVE FOR THE TINKSHELL FAMILY IS EVERLASTING FROM THE WHITE FAMILY IN FORT SMITH AR.

I had the pleasure of meeting Wilbert through his brother Edgar recently, he was a very kind and sweet man. I know that he will be missed by many.

Sorry for your loss.We were classmate. I thought he was an  out going and friendly person. A person any one would enjoy being a round. He would truly be miss.

I'll never forget Wilbert N. Tinkshell. During our time working together in Kuwait, I had the benefit of his wisdom and unwavering support. Tink, as I called him refused to let me fail as a PSD Manager. I will always remember his kindness and big smiles. He loved my wife and every visit to our apartment, he would bring her a gift and would say "Mother taught me right". Never come empty handed. Glenda and I will always cherish our time together with Tink. Sincere condolence to Rebecca, James and the entire Tinkshell Family

OBITUARY

Wilbert N. Tinkshell

May 25, 1948 – November 12, 2013

Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home

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