Late in the evening hours of June 23, 1962 at Mercy Hospital in San Diego, California, Minor Sr. and Anne Tinsley became the proud parents of their first child, a beautiful baby boy they named after his father, Minor Tinsley, Sr.
As a toddler and child, Minor was energetic, inquisitive and he loved talking, which often got him in trouble in the early part of his school years, however his talkative nature would one day become a characteristic God would refine and use for His glory.
At the age of ten, Minor became a big brother to his sister Cindi. He was always attentive and loving to Cindi and the two of them shared a special and unbreakable bond until his passing.
In the early years of Minor’s life he enjoyed the special times he spent with his father and playing with his cousins. He was surrounded by family members who loved and supported him and his little sister, after the sudden passing of their father in 1977.
Minor accepted and surrendered his life to Christ at an early age.
Exposed to the teaching of God’s Word in his home and in church, Minor’s hunger for God’s Word increased, and as God’s Word penetrated deep within him, God began shaping and preparing him for the journey He had planned for him.
Minor’s family understood the importance of education and he was strongly encouraged to continue his education after completing High School. With the influence of his father who held a PHD and his Uncle Charlie who has a MD degree, he was inspired to purse a profession in the medical field.
Minor received a BS and Master’s degree in Biological Science from UC Irvine in California and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree (DC) from Palmer Chiropractic College in Davenport, Iowa.
In 1998 he began his practice as an Independent Chiropractor in San Diego and was a certified
QME examiner for the State of California. Minor was also a member of the California Chiropractic Association (CCA), The National Board of Chiropractic Examiner (NBCE), and California Society of Industrial Medicine (CSIMS).
On July 15, 2000, he married the love of his life Esther Okoturo and to their union God graciously blessed them with two beautiful daughters, Tori and Roli.
With all of Minor’s responsibilities as husband, father and practicing chiropractor, Minor remained a faithful and godly servant. He was a faithful and loving leader over his household, ensuring his family was taught to know the the ways of the Lord and to live their lives accordingly. To extended family members and friends, Minor was respected and known as a leader who would take time to listen, give godly counsel and encouragement.
Some of Minor’s favorite activities were sleeping, spending time with his family and playing pool. He enjoyed the lasting friendships he had developed over the years with his pool friends.
In the early morning of February 28th, God called Minor’s name and Minor answered His Savior’s call.
While we grieve the lost of our beloved Minor, we take courage from the of words of Apostle Paul in 2 Corinthians 5:8, “Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord."
Minor leaves to forever cherish his memory, his loving and devoted wife Esther, his two daughters Tori and Roli, mother Anne Tinsley; sister Cindi (Keith); two adopted bothers, Steven Tedford and Jeremy McQueen; mother-love Elizabeth Okoturo; nieces 15; nephews 9; uncles 2; aunts 6 and a host of sisters/brothers-in-love, cousins and friends.
Minor you will always be in our hearts.
