After his service in the United States Air Force, James earned a degree in Forestry from Arkansas A&M (now UAM). He worked as a Management Forester for the Arkansas Forestry Commission for over thirty years and was a member of Westover Hills Presbyterian Church in Little Rock.
James is survived by his wife of over 62 years, Mary Jane Funderburg Tiner of Little Rock; his son, James David Tiner of Colorado; his daughter, Barbara Tiner Hickman and husband, Dr. Guy Hickman of Little Rock; and his four grandchildren, Daniel Wood Hickman, Lauren Elizabeth Hickman, James Brett Hickman and Catherine Elise Hickman.
Funeral service will be held at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home Chapel, 2:00 PM, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 with Rev. Frank LaBlanc officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Monticello. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 11:00 AM at Westover Hills Presbyterian Church in Little Rock. Memorials may be made to Westover Hills Presbyterian Church or a charitable organization of your choice. Online guestbook: www.stephensondearman.com
Condolences(12)
janice funderburg
lake village, AR Thursday, July 9, 2015 Mary Jane I'm so sorry about james.I miss yall but under circumstances I thought I should stay away.Love you.linda funderburg
monticello, AR Wednesday, July 1, 2015 prayers for the tiner family ..love you'llMary Kathryne Crook Burton
Monticello, AR Saturday, June 27, 2015 Dear Mary Jane: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I would have attended the funeral, but I somehow missed the announcement. You are another of my CROOK kin that I really miss. Take care of yourself.Shawnna Bearden
mabelvale, AR Saturday, June 27, 2015 Mrs. Jane i am so sorry for your loss. I was so heartbroken when i found out. i plan to come see you on Monday. I love youshawnna bearden
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Tom & Donna Callaway
Little rock, AR Thursday, June 25, 2015 Thinking of you each day.You and your family are in our prayersDonna Callaway
Bobby Buzbee
Maumelle, AR Wednesday, June 24, 2015 It was my pleasure to work with James for many years My sincere condolences to all his family.Dixie Putt
Cave Springs, AR Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Mrs. Tiner:You are in my thoughts and prayers. I have very fond memories of Mr. Tiner and you as well.
Dixie
Betty
Little Rock, AR Tuesday, June 23, 2015 Jane,I am sorry for your loss. Remember I am only a phone call and a few short steps away if you need anything. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs,
Betty Glenn
Stanley E. Smith Jr.
North Little Rock, AR Tuesday, June 23, 2015 James was a longtime, dear friend. He will be missed.Our prayers are with his family,
Stanley and Jane Smith
Carole (Doss) Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Monday, June 22, 2015 Mary Jane and family, please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of James. Please know you are in my heart and prayers now and in the future. May God grant you the strength, comfort and peace that only HE can at a difficult time such as this.With Love,
Carole (Doss) Rushing
James & Mary Doss Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Monday, June 22, 2015 Mary Jane and family, we were so sorry to hear of James' passing. He will be missed. Know that others will be keeping you in their prayers.Rev. Deborah Halter
Little Rock, AR Monday, June 22, 2015 Jane --May God bear you up in the days to come. Rest in his love for you.
Chaplain Deborah