James Michael "Mike" Tinsley, 64, of Homosassa, Fl, formerly of Mt. Vernon, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021. Mike was born to James Amos & Carolyn Sue (Phelps) Tinsley on May 15, 1957 in Evansville. Mike married the love of his life, Donna (Wilkerson) Tinsley, in Fort Branch on April 10, 1976

Mike graduated from Mt. Vernon High School. He went to work at General Electric and retired from Sabic. Mike was known for his lovable personality, he never met a stranger and his laugh would fill up a room. He loved his family and spending time with them. Mike loved his "paradise" home in Florida and made many new friends, which have become a family to them. Mike also played percussion in the Last Chance Band. 

Mike is survived by his wife, Donna; sons, Jimmy (Jennifer) Tinsley, Brent Tinsley; grandchildren, Mahala, Nathan, Jesse, and Adison Tinsley, sisters, Candie (Gene) Grabert and Kristina (Michael) Phillips; his Waldon Woods Florida family, and many other friends. He is preceded in death by his parents.  

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, November 22, 2021 at the Denning Family Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, with Rev. Bryan Thompson officiating. Visitation will take place from 11:00 am until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to the American Diabetes or American Heart Associations. Online condolences may be left at denningfamilyfuneralhome.com