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James Tinnelly

James Tinnelly, age 65, of Aurora died Tuesday afternoon, January 11, 2000, at his home in Aurora.

A graveside will be held at St. Joseph’s Church in Beatrice. Inurnment will be at St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

OBITUARY: JAMES TINNELLY

James Clayton Tinnelly, the son of Patrick and Agnes (McAuley) Tinnelly, was born in New York City, New York on February 6, 1934 and died in Aurora, Nebraska on January 11, 2000, at the age of 65 years 11 months and 5 days.

He lived in Scotland, New York and Canada during his early years.

He was united in marriage to Wilma Egge on November 26, 1959 in Helena, Montana. He owned an A & W Drive-In in Beatrice from 1974-82. James was an over the road driver, most of his adult life.

His parents preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife, Wilma of Aurora; son, Clayton J. of Beatrice; daughter, Catherine A. Carothers and her husband Steve of Newark, California; two brothers, John Tinnelly and Terry Tinnelly; one sister, Sally Connolly; four grandchildren, Nichole, James, Lettie and Brandy.