James “Jim” Luther Tingle, 82, of Fernandina Beach, Fla. and formerly of Macon, Ga., passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 5, 2018 surrounded by loving family and friends.
Born January 3, 1936 to the late Luther Benjamin and Sadie Irene Martin Tingle in Vance, Ala., Jim was a lifelong fan of the University of Alabama. Roll Tide!
Upon graduation from Brookwood High School, Jim served his country in the United States Army for two years. After the service, Jim went to work for Norfolk Southern Railroad, where he worked as a project engineer until his retirement. On March 23, 1963, Jim married the love of his life, Peggy Samples. Together they embarked on a great journey that lasted 55 years. Their son, Marc, was born in 1969. Jim loved to travel with family and friends and enjoyed meeting people and experiencing different cultures. Macon was their home until 2004.
When he and Peggy moved to Amelia Island, Fla., he lived life to the fullest and will be remembered for his quick wit, mischievous pranks and epic snacking. He was an avid golfer, fisherman and grandfather.
In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Wayne Tingle.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy Samples Tingle of Fernandina Beach; a son, Marc and his wife, Tammy, of Springfield; and grandsons, Chandler and Addison of Wilmington, N.C.
A service to celebrate his life will be held at noon Wednesday, May 9, 2018 in the Burgess Chapel at Oxley-Heard Funeral Home, located at 1305 Atlantic Ave. in Fernandina Beach. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the hour of the service. He will be laid to rest in Bosque Bello Cemetery with military honors.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The MDS Foundation at www.mds-foundation.org or 4573 S. Broad St., Suite 150, Yardville, NJ 08620.
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Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors