Bradley Thomas Tinker, 72, of Norwalk, Ohio, died on August 5, 2023, at home.  He was born on May 19, 1951, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Glenn and Marguerite (Miller) Tinker and attended Norwalk St. Paul High School.

Brad was a very social person who loved his family, golf, the Cleveland Browns and Guardians, and the former Shamrock Tavern.  In high school, at St. Paul, he enjoyed playing football.  Brad had worked as sheet metal technician for Bauer Heating and Cooling and was a member of the Norwalk V.F.W. Post 2743.

He is survived by loving wife of 32 years, Hazel (Whitney) Tinker; son, Brad (Kristina) Tinker; daughter, Shawna (Mike) Fitzpatrick; stepchildren, Randy Harp, Eric (Denise) Harp, and Beth (Gerry) Harp; brothers, Glenn (Pat) Tinker, Mark (Jane) Tinker, Scott Tinker (and Melissa), Clint (Barb) Tinker, and Jeff (Cheryl) Tinker; very special granddaughter, Paige (Justin) Palmer, as well several other grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Brad was preceded in death by his sister, Cathy Robertson.

A celebration of Brad's life will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at 2 p.m. at the Sycamore Hills Golf Club Lounge, 14 Sycamore Dr., Norwalk, Ohio.  Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Norwalk Catholic Schools, 93 E. Main St., Norwalk, Ohio 44857.  Online expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting: www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com