CENTRAL CITY – Marion F. Tinsley, 87, of Central City, died Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at 12:51PM in Central City. Mr. Tinsley was born June 26, 1931, in Echols, a son of the late Clarence and Elizabeth Tinsley. He was a retired insurance adjuster for State Automobile Mutual, and was a member of First United Methodist Church in Central City. He graduated from Central City High School in 1950, where he was a member of the Golden Tide Basketball Team, which advanced to the state tournament. He also refereed many high school basketball games. He graduated college from Kentucky Wesleyan and received his Masters Degree from Western Kentucky University. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, and his community as a member of the Central City School Board for many years. His favorite activities included visiting the Mennonite Community in Fairview and bringing home strawberries and tomatoes to his friends. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Janette Walker Tinsley; his parents, Clarence and Elizabeth Tinsley; brother Earl Ray (Gladys) Tinsley; and sister Bonnie (Dave) Cummins. He is survived by his daughter, Susan Beth (Gary) Robinson; son Thomas “Tom” Walker (Heather) Tinsley; grandsons Collin, Grant, and Lane McKenzie; many nephews and nieces (including Beverly Divine of Central City); and many friends, including his McDonald’s restaurant buddies. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 19, 2019, at 11:00AM at First United Methodist Church in Central City, with Dr. Kevin Brown officiating, assisted by Pastor Mark Jones. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 5-7PM at the church. A special thanks is extended to Krista Avery and “chauffeur” Ralph Paxton. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to First United Methodist Church, Central City. Envelopes will be available at the church. Tucker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.