Russell was born in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Romie and Hazel Tinsley. He proudly served in the United States Army from October 1961 until January of 1963. He and his wife have been members of Carolina Memorial Baptist Church for several years since moving here several years ago.
He was preceded in death by his parents; twin brother Ray Tinsley; and sisters Katherine Young and Bernice Ward.
Russell is survived by his loving wife Betty Carr Tinsley; son Richard Tinsley (Jennifer); daughter Beverly Lynn Tinsley; and grandchildren Adam Albertson, Matthew Tinsley, Emily Albertson, Andrew Tinsley and James Tinsley.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, May 20, 2019 at Carolina Memorial Baptist Church in Thomasville, by Rev. Dan Alderman. Interment will follow at Floral Garden Park Cemetery in High Point. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM Monday, May 20, 2019 at Carolina Memorial Baptist Church in Thomasville.
Davis Funeral Home is honored to serve the Tinsley family. Online condolences may be made at davisfuneralsandcremations.com