Freestone County, Texas
Obituaries


Bobbie Jean (Demus) Sanders Tinnon

Born in Cotton Gin, Texas on Nov 02, 1928.
Departed on Dec 02, 2008 and resided in Austin,Texas .

Visitation: Sunday, Dec 07, 2008
Service: Monday, Dec 08, 2008
Cemetery: Cook-Walden Capital Parks

Bobbie Jean Sanders was born on November 2, 1928 in Cotton Gin, Texas 
(Freestone County). Her parents were Millard Carroll and Augusta (Gussie) 
Demus. Additional figures in her life were Arthur Sanders and Era Piper. All 
have preceded her in death. She had three sisters: Erma Sanders Hollis, Vert
Sanders, Vance and Jose Carroll Livingston. Two sisters have preceded her in
death. Bobbie Jean married Louis Davis and to this union five children were
born: Louis Davis, Jr., Lawrence Davis, Harold Davis, Gloria Davis, and Leonard
Davis. There was a second marriage to A.J. Bell and to this union one child was
born: Joyce Bell. There was a third marriage to Rev. R. S. Tinnon and to this 
union three children were added; Rosetta Tinnon, Carolyn Tinnon and Samuel 
Tinnon. One child has preceded her in death.

Bobbie graduated from Furney Richardson High School and attended Austin Beauty
College. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Union 
Primitive Baptist Church of Mexia, Texas. Bobbie Jean first began playing the
piano at the Union Primitive Baptist Church. Over the years, Bobbie has been 
church pianist to the following churches: 12th. Streeet B.C., Webberville
Ebenezer B.C., St. Paul P.B.C., New Light Ebenezer B.C.,Ulit Avenue B.C., St.
Luke, B.C., St. John Regular B.C., Gildon Creek 1st B.C., and Rehoboth P.B.C. 
She was a faithful servant to all in this capacity. Bobbie has also been piano 
teacher to many accomplished musicians in the city. Her ultimate dream became 
a realty when she opened B.J. Gospel Music Shop. She served Austin and the
surrounding area for over 25 years as supplier of the latest in church music, 
literature and materials. From that time on, she was affectionately referred 
to as"B.J." and her original shop motto was, "If we don`t have it, we will get
it!" Bobbie was a faithful member of the Rehoboth Primitive Baptist Church. 
She was the church pianist, a member of the Senior Mission, and a Mother on 
the Deaconess & Mothers Board. She was also pianist to the El Bethel District 
Primitive Baptist Association Chorus for many years. Over the years, Bobbie 
has also participated in numerous singing groups: the Evans Sisters, the 
Austin Chapter of the Gospel Workshop of America, and the Texas Mass Choir. 
Also, to her credit, a workshop choir is named in her honor: the B.J. Tinnon 
New Music Seminar Choir.

Mother B.J. Tinnon was active in the church and her business until her health 
began to decline. Bobbie departed this life on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 
the Walnut Hills Convalescent Center. She leaves to cherish her memories the 
following: Children - Louis (Marie)_. Lawrence(Sheila), Harold Gloria (Elbert),
Leonard, Carolyn, Joyce (Charles), and Samuel (Denice). She also leaves a host 
of grandchildren, great-grandchilren, relatives, and friends to cherish her 
loving memories.