Hubert Tinin was born in Clifton, Tennessee on August 17, 1924, the son of the late Ralph Willard Tinin and Nona Delphia Battles Tinin. He was united in marriage to Mary Virginia Brigham on May 9, 1944, who survives.
Mr. Tinin lived his entire life in the Clifton area where he farmed for many years and retired as a bus driver for the Wayne County Board of Education. He also served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of the American Legion and the Disabled American Veterans. He enjoyed coon hunting, playing baseball, checkers and rook. He also enjoyed all of his animals on his farm.
Mr. Tinin departed this life on May 14, 2014 at Hardin Medical Center in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 89 years, 8 months and 27 days.
In addition to his wife, Virginia of Clifton, Tennessee, he is survived by a daughter, Patricia Thurman of Savannah, Tennessee and son, Tommy Tinin of Clifton, Tennessee; five grandchildren, Susan McAfee, Dave Buroughs, Melissa Ruth, Paige Slone and Megan Tinin; six great-grandchildren, Brandon McAfee, Kelsey McAfee, Jordan Buroughs, Josalyn Ruth, Garrett Ruth, and Dawson Slone; two sisters, Jewell Holt and Elizabeth Templeton both of Clifton, Tennessee.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Jada Ruth and Lauren McAfee and one sister, Willadean Neal.
Memorials may be given to the Sheltering Tree Ranch, P.O. Box 1656, Savannah, Tennessee 38372.
