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Tinker Kelley

1954 - 2022

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Tuesday

January

Visitation

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Sellars Funeral Home (Lebanon)

313 West Baddour Parkway

Lebanon, Tennessee, United States

6154449393

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Tuesday

January

Funeral Service

2:00 pm

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Sellars Funeral Home

313 W. Baddour Pkwy

Lebanon, Tennessee, United States

615-444-9393

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Tuesday

January

Interment

3:30 pm

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Fairview Cemetery

Lebanon, Tennessee, United States

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Susan Brewington posted a symbolic gesture

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

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Susan Brewington Posted Jan 19, 2022 at 3:59 AM

Tony,Jo,Peggy & your families, our prayers will continue as the days pass for strength, God is with you he knows your heartache and will carry you through.The wonderful memories of Tinker will remain in your hearts & the hearts of many! Danny enjoyed all the times of playing with you both.I will always remember my favorite song by the band Simple man,Tinker would smile with a yes, so many wonderful memories. Forever in our hearts We will miss Tinker.Love Danny & Susie

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Nicky Hall posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Lots of great memories and fun times with Tinker. Gonna miss you, my friend.

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Tilford Elkins posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Everything Tinker attempted in life was done with his whole heart. One the basketball floor he was a tremendous teammate t other great warriors—Jennings, Mitchell, Vanatta, Puryear, Garnett, and others. They took the Nationally third-ranked Chattanooga Riverside team to the wire in a 71-69 loss. Tinker could play guitar with brother Tony like no else could. He was the consummate friend to those he loved. Mediocre was not a word in his vocabulary. We will miss him, but do not despair. He and Vanatta are already looking for each other to further their friendship. Godspeed, Tinker, my friend.

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Jan Fite lit a candle

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

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With love and fond memories. I will never forget you Tinker Kelly! I loved hearing you play that guitar! Thanks for all the times you made me smile! You will be missed! Sending love and prayers of comfort and strength to all of Tinker's family and friends.

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William Jennings uploaded photo(s)

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

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In memory of my friend Tinker

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William Jennings lit a candle

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

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Years and years of basketball together Tinker was my team mate but even more he was my brother and friend. No one like him. Our sincere condolences and love to the Kelley family and friends during this difficult time. William ( Chick) and Rita Jennings

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Sherri Hawkins Johnson uploaded photo(s)

Monday, January 17, 2022

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I'll always remember the kind, sweet soul Tinker carried. My condolences to his family and friends.

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Harris Gholson posted a condolence

Monday, January 17, 2022

Tinker was a teammate of mine at Cumberland. I remember him playing high school basketball at Lebanon when I was at Castle Heights. He played with Randy Vanatta. Now both are gone!! Sad!! Tinker was a very good player and a nice man.. He had a beautiful shot.. I m sorry to hear on ya ll loosing him.. He was a nice guy!!

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Gail Hart lit a candle

Sunday, January 16, 2022

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So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the Kelley family. He was a great guitar player & we always enjoyed listening to him & Tony play. Tommy & Gail Hart

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Beverly Stoneman lit a candle

Sunday, January 16, 2022

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I had the pleasure of meeting Tinker as a kid when he played guitar with my brother Timmy Stoneman. I sure hope they're jamming again upstairs. Over the years, it has been one great ride listening to Tinker play with so many musicians including my hubby, Doug Haney. We are sure gonna miss you Tinker!!!

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Dan Berger posted a symbolic gesture

Sunday, January 16, 2022

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I can honestly say to me he was the finest guitar player and natural guitarist i had the pleasure of ever working with on stage, off stage, in the car or in the bar. I know him and Roy are picking and a grinning as I write this...."HEY BOY" Gonna miss this guy .....

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Sunday, January 16, 2022

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I had the pleasure of being on the road with Tinker playing in a band in the early 80s traveling all over this country. He always made it fun and interesting, and a better guitarist and band mate I've never had. I hope Tinker has already found a few of his old band mates, Jere Freeman, Don Fakes, Philip Nivens, Michael Bilbrey and Terry Manners to name a few. I miss you Brother and I'll be seeing you! Keep an amp ready for me. This picture was made about 2 years ago during my last visit to Tennessee. Don Mowell, Tinker and I got to play together that night and it was just like old times!

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Randy Brockette Posted Jan 16, 2022 at 4:24 PM

And most definitely Tony "Tubby" Tubb... I'm sure they are together!

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Sunday, January 16, 2022

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Tinker loved all of us. He will be missed.

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Kevin "KJ" Jones lit a candle

Sunday, January 16, 2022

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Thank you Tinker for all the good times you showed me! I will always cherish those memories!

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Jack Presley posted a condolence

Sunday, January 16, 2022

Tinker was a real good friend to me. Going to miss him greatly.

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Jason & Judy Miller posted a condolence

Sunday, January 16, 2022

Nothin but love for the Kelly Brothers!

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Kevin Huffines uploaded photo(s)

Sunday, January 16, 2022

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I will miss Tinker and I know his family will as well, I heard him tell his experience about finding the Lord how he prayed and asked the Lord to save him and I believe he is with him now. He always worried about sinning when we talked. Ephesians 1:13-14 King James Version 13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, 14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory. Read full chapter I always told him that we are all sinners saved by grace through faith. Be assured that God is with Tinker now. My prayers are with his family and friends. God bless!

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Kathy Mofield posted a condolence

Saturday, January 15, 2022

Tinker was a wonderful man. He will be missed.

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Saturday, January 15, 2022

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Roger Gaines posted a condolence

Saturday, January 15, 2022

Peggy and Tony tinker will be missed he was always a cut up and loved to play his music he was well thought of and will never be forgotten he will be in our hearts forever

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Saturday, January 15, 2022

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Saturday, January 15, 2022

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Tinker Kelley

1954 - 2022

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SellarsFamily Heritageat gallatin​

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