Patrick E. Tinkle, 72, of Bargersville, IN passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022 at the Indiana Masonic Home at Compass Park in Franklin, IN.  He was born June 18, 1949 in Indianapolis, IN to Harold Samuel Tinkle Sr. and Arvetta Lorene (Kinnick) Tinkle.   He married Wilma K. (Zimmer) Tinkle on August 1, 2005 in Gatlinburg, TN, she survives.

He had been a heavy equipment mechanic for Milestone in Indianapolis, IN for 37 years, retiring in 2011.

He was a 1967 graduate of Center Grove High School in Greenwood, IN.  He was a member of New Beginnings Community Church in Franklin and the Johnson County Antique Machinery Association.  He was an avid golfer loved working on small engines and attending auctions.

Patrick was a United States Marine Veteran.

Survivors include his wife Wilma K. (Zimmer) Tinkle of Bargersville, IN, a son David Tinkle (Lori) of Shelbyville, IN, a daughter Dana Sanders (Mike) of Needham, IN, stepsons Eric Roberts (Tina) of Mooresville, IN, Keven Roberts (Malerie) of Greenwood, IN and Mark Roberts (Tessa) of Indianapolis, IN, twelve grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, sisters Priscilla Daschiell (Bob-deceased) of Greenwood, IN, Peggy Harold (Bob) of Greenwood, IN, Pam Harold (David) of Greenwood, IN, Portia Hughes (Larry) of Bargersville, IN, Patricia Jones (Bruce) of Franklin, IN and Paulette Lott (Jack) of Whiteland, IN, brothers Phil Tinkle of Greenwood, IN, Pete Tinkle (Patricia) of Mooresville, IN, Perry Tinkle (Suzie) of Greenwood, IN, Sam Tinkle Jr. (Nancy) of Bargersville, IN, Preston Tinkle (Brandy) of Franklin, IN, Parvin Tinkle (Julie) of Franklin, IN and Presley Tinkle (Julia) of Franklin, IN , a sister-in-law Frances Tinkle of Silver Springs, FL, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father Harold Samuel Tinkle Sr. June 18, 2020, his mother Arvetta Lorene (Kinnick) Tinkle on January 16, 1981, brother Paul E. Tinkle on July 5, 2014 and a sister Penny Tinkle on June 24, 1972 and one great grandchild.

Pastor Bruce Bendinger will conduct a Celebration of Life Service on Friday May 6, 2022 at 11AM at Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center, 300 South U.S. 31 (Morton Street) in Franklin, IN with military honors to follow by the United States Marine Corps Honor Guard.  The service will be live-streamed at www.swartzmortuary.com .  Friends may call Thursday, May 5, 2022 from 5PM until 8PM at the mortuary and on Friday May 6, 2022 from 10AM until service time.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.swartzmortuary.com .  Information 317-738-0202.