Jason Tinsley

Jason "Beetle" Tinsley, 40, lifelong resident of Bradley County passed away Saturday, March 27, 2010 in a local hospital. He was a member of White Oak Baptist Church. Jason was employed with Miller Industries in Ooltewah for 12 years. He enjoyed 4 wheeling, car shows, or anything to do with cars, he also enjoyed horseback riding. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mamie Tinsley. Survivors include his father, Frank Tinsley and wife Pat of Cleveland; sister, Karen Daub and husband R.H. of McDonald; brother, Tim Tinsley and wife Debbie of Georgia; nieces: Dara McDonald, Natalie Kilgore and Rachael Tinsley; nephews, Will Tinsley and Andrew Tinsley; special great nieces and nephews: Hunter, Brooke, Emily and Abbi Kilgore; several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive, Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2010 in the chapel of Fike Funeral Home with Pastor Gene Smith and Evangelist Blake Tinsley officiating. Interment will follow in Hilcrest Memorial Gardens with Brent Matthews, Jackie Sanders, Roy McCarter, Tank Tankersley, Jimmy Hood and Jason Haun serving as pallbearers. Jason's co-workers at Miller Industries will serve as honorary pallbearers. A white dove release ceremony will conclude the service. His family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. Monday, March 29, 2010 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6221 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421 We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Tinsley guestbook at www.fikefh.com.