Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, Lenor (nee Parsons) and Clifton Tinkham, twin brother Robert Tinkham, and older brother Edwin Tinkham. One surviving brother, Clifton Tinkham.
Ronald has been married to his wife Judith Tinkham (nee Hacker) for 64 years and has two sons, Paul Tinkham (Sandy) and Mark Tinkham (Lisa). He has five grandsons, Nick Tinkham (Jill), Greg Tinkham (Mallory), Mitch Tinkham (Amanda), Andy Tinkham and Matt Tinkham.
Ronald served as an MP after the Korean War with an honorable discharge. After discharge he became a St. Louis County Patrolman which is where he met the love of his life Judith, and eventually a St. Louis County Detective. After that he was in sales before starting his own business in 1976 Diversified Laboratory Service, Inc. until his retirement in 1996.
Ronald also was an avid poker player both online and with his family. It always put a smile on his face. He also had many nieces and nephews he adored and loved. He will be greatly missed.
Meet at Sylvan Springs Park parking lot at 11:15am Thursday, December 4, 2025, for a roadside service at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery for 11:30 arrival.
If you are so inclined, in lieu of flowers, please donate to the Wounded Warrior Project https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org or to the Humane Society of Missouri hsmo.org