Jonte Tinsley, age 18

Lost to gun violence on June 9, 2019 in Dayton, Ohio.

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  • Nickname:
    10 Shea
    5 BRO
    5 Taters
    4 Juicy
    1 brudderr/ big dawg
    1 FAVVV
    4 HTD Rich Spazz
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    30 Cheerful, Fun-Loving, Happy,Joyful,Jovial,Kind,Loving,Polite,Positive
    9 Positive
    5 Role Model
    5 Respectful
    4 kind, generous, always help you if you need it.
    2 So loving and do anything for anyone
  • Occupation:
    6 Football Player
    5 Rapper
    4 college student
  • Workplace:
    4 The Studio
    4 The Field
    2 fedex fam ❤️
  • Schools attended:
    6 DECA
    4 Ohio Dominican University
  • Comments:
    10 One of the most positive souls to be introduced to the world. We love you bro
    2 Jonte what happened man..this hurts
    4 best friend i cant believe youre really gone. i dont know what to do w/o you 💔
    4 respectful young man every time I seen him
    16 My son was an amazing person...im going to miss his smile and hugs
    4 He showed out at the spring game at Ohio Dominican
    5 Always made people smile ❤️
    3 I love you so much cousin I'ma definitely miss you
    3 Been my boy since elementry, can't believe you not here man😔see ya later💯❤️
    2 You Will Be Miss , Handsome Angle ❤️
    3 Love you bro imma do this for me and you
    1 He has gentle eyes. 💔 May you find peace in this time of grief.
    3 I miss you so much💙💙💙
    4 Always made everyone laugh. He's missed every single day.
    4 Forever in my heart cousinn i love you forever shea i miss you every single day.
    5 Love you grandson and truly missed you
    4 Love you and missed you baby boy grans
    3 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Baby Boy
    4 Been 3 years. You are truly love and missed. Grans
    2 Been 4 years. Seem like yesterday. Miss you grandson❤️❤️💋
    4 Can’t believed it be five years coming up. Miss you dearly Granni
    4 ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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