Lee Ray Tincher, 77, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley.

Born July 24, 1945, in Oak Hill, WV, he was the son of the late Ray R. and Jency J. Massie Tincher.

Lee was a proud United States Navy Veteran having proudly served aboard The USS Saratoga, he was an independent insurance agent since 1982, was a member of the Church of the Brethren in Gatewood. He was a member of the Beckley Moose Lodge 1606, VFW, and the American Legion. Mr. Tincher enjoyed playing golf, fishing, camping, riding his motorcycle, and especially his furry companion whom he loved and adored dearly, Francie.

He is preceded in death by brother, Gary Wayne Tincher.

Those left to cherish his wonderful memory include his 4 children, Mark Tincher, April Cook (Duane), Brian Tincher, and Ashley Moerschel (Eric); 2 grandchildren, Hayden Tincher and his pride and joy grandson Levi Moerschel; former wife and mother of his children, Patricia Coleman; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be 1:00 PM on Friday, May 12, 2023 at Tyree Funeral Home in Oak Hill. Entombment will follow at High Lawn Memorial Park in Oak Hill.

Visitation for friends will be one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com

Arrangements were made by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill.