of North Little Rock, AR
April 19, 1930 - December 18, 2025
Robert Holliel Tinkle, 95, of North Little Rock passed away December 18, 2025. He was a banker in South Arkansas for 30 years. Afterwards, he transported cars and paperwork for Toyota NLR meeting folks all over the state and the country. Robert was a member of the Army National Guard for 40 years and was a member of the first 4 year class at South Arkansas University in 1952. He was a graduate of the SMU SW School of Banking. He was an active member of Lakewood United Methodist Church.
Robert was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Jean Johnston, and his parents Lester ''Jack'' and Flois Cameron Tinkle. He is survived by his daughter Sharon and son-in-law Steve Michener and a host of nieces and nephews.
As a friend and banker, Robert enjoyed helping people. To family, friends old and new, and customers, he not only gave financial advice, but helped folks learn to problem solve and chart their path in life.
Visitation will be at Roller-Owens Funeral Home in North Little Rock on Monday, December 29, 2025, from 4:00-6:00 pm.
Memorials may be made to Lakewood United Methodist Church, North Little Rock.
Inurnment will be private at a later date.
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5 Condolence(s)
Steve Norden
Monday, December 29, 2025
I will miss you Mr Tinkle more then you will ever know. Our weekly lunches for the past 15 years was the highlight of my week. I keep reaching for the phone to call you. May God bless you & I hope you & Jean are together once again .... goodbye my friend.
Annette and Rick Meador
Friday, December 26, 2025
Mr. Tinkle was a joy to know, very bright and articulate, and very independent .He was so devoted to Jean , and loved the Lord. It was our privilege to have known him. Sharon and family, Rick and I pray God’s comfort for you. Annette and Rick Meador
Virgle and Sandra Lyons
Sunday, December 21, 2025
Bob was our friend at church. We always sat with him on his pew. We found out he had worked and lived in Fordyce, AR. my home town so we had a lot of things to talk about. We also watched Dr. John Robbins sermons at Pulaski Heights Methodist Church and read his recent book. He gave Virgle two lapel pins, an American flag and a Razorback hog. We will miss having him to talk to.
Bruce Holsted
Sunday, December 21, 2025
I had the distinct privilege of knowing Mr. Tinkle in his final years. A storyteller like none other, we had common interests in LA (Lower Arkansas) and we richly recounted our experiences there.
I regret that I never had the chance to do business with him as a borrower, as he certainly would have been my kind of lender.
A man who believed in "clean business", he surely was one of the best.
Donna McLaughlin
Saturday, December 20, 2025
I’m going to miss you, more than you know. You picked a bad time of year to let go. Ho’d de do.