Sanford Ray Tinker Sr., age 68, a resident of Oliver Springs, passed away Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, at his home.
Ray was born Nov. 15, 1945, in the Upper Camp of Windrock Mountain. He was a lifelong resident of Oliver Springs.
Ray entered into the United States Army and served his country as a combat infantryman in the 199th light infantry division during the Vietnam War. While serving, he received several medals, citations, and ribbons, including a Medal of Valor with a Bronze Star, a Purple Heart for injuries sustained, and a Vietnam Service with several campaign medals.
Before his retirement, he was employed as a painter in the building business. He previously worked as a coal miner. [Read more…]