Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....TINNERELLO, MICHAEL LEE April 5, 2017
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News Star Wold - April 07, 2017
MICHAEL LEE TINNERELLO

Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church in Winnfield, LA on 
Saturday, April 8, at 11 a.m. for Michael Lee Tinnerello, age 72 of 
Winnfield, LA who passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Winnfield 
after a lengthy illness.

Mike was born June 19, 1944 in Winnfield, LA to the union of Emile Joseph 
"Pete" Tinnerello and Francis Kathleen Dunn Tinnerello.

He is preceded in death by his son, Michael Tyron Tinnerello and his 
brother, Thomas Robert Tinnerello.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 45 years, Shelby Jean 
Erskins Tinnerello; brother Emile Joseph "Pat" Tinnerello (Linda); sister 
Teresa Kathryn "Kathy" Tinnerello Turner (Randy); sister-in-law Anita 
Tinnerello; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Mike was a lifelong resident of Winnfield, LA, graduating from Winnfield 
High School in 1962 where he was an outstanding all-around athlete. Upon 
graduation from high school Mike signed a football scholarship with the 
University of Southwestern Louisiana. He transferred to Northeast Louisiana 
where he was a standout left-handed pitcher and played on two conference 
championship teams. Following graduation he returned home and taught and 
coached for 16 years.

One of Mike's proudest accomplishments was being elected to the Louisiana 
House of Representatives from 1984-1988. He remained active in Louisiana 
politics for the remainder of his life. Mike also worked for many years in 
the telecommunications business. During his tenure as state representative, 
his district, which included Jackson, Bienville, and Winn Parishes, received 
more economic development grants than almost any other district.

Mike was a member of First Baptist Church of Winnfield. He served his 
community as a board member of the LA Political Hall of Fame and Museum, 
Chairman of the Winn Parish Democratic Executive Committee, Board of 
Elections Supervisors, Board of Winn Parish Community Health Center, and 
Chairman of the Winn Parish Ducks Unlimited. Mike also served as Director of 
the Sabine River Authority and the El Camino Real Highway four-laning 
project.

Mike enjoyed life with all his family and friends, especially duck hunting 
and spending time with his son.

Visitation will be held Friday, April 7, 2017 from 5 pm to 7 pm at Southern 
Funeral Home in Winnfield.

Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Danny Keyes, Dr. Calvin Phelps, 
and Rev. Steven Smithson. Burial will follow at Garden of Memories, 
Winnfield, LA under direction of Southern Funeral Home.

Serving as pallbearers will be Charles Bice, Gregg Davies, Jimmy Atherton, 
Delane Adams, Jeremy Moore, and Steven Gardner.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.southernfuneralhome.com

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