Linuel Gary Tinsley, 64, of Rector, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2011, at his home. He was born November 19, 1946, in McDougal, Arkansas, and was the son of the late Cleatus and Nettie Miller Tinsley. Gary was a Vietnam Veteran earning two Bronze Star Medals along with many other awards. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Vernetta Nixon; and brother, Dale Tinsley. He is survived by his son, Trevor Tinsley of Piggott, Arkansas; daughter, Dusty Tillman and husband Jason of Piggott, Arkansas; three grandchildren: Jacob Tinsley, Mason Tillman, and Nickolas Tillman; four brothers: Charles Tinsley of Paragould, Arkansas, Gerald Tinsley of Ash Flat, Arkansas, Reginald Tinsley of Fairdealing, Missouri, and Dennis Tinsley of Hayti, Missouri; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 17, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. in the Hoggard & Sons Chapel with Joey McFadden officiating. Burial is in Mitchell Cemetery in Greenway. Pallbearers are Jacob Tinsley, Jeff Nixon, Kenneth Nixon, Stephen Tinsley, Jimmy Duncan, and Mark Perkins. Honorary pallbearers are Trevor Tinsley, Charles Tinsley, and Jason Tillman. Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home of Piggott, Arkansas, is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation is 6:00 p.m. Saturday. Online guestbook: www.hoggardfuneralhome.com