Adolph Herman “Tinker” Acevedo of Lubbock passed away peacefully on September 18, 2020 at Lubbock Hospitality and Rehabilitation Center. We will celebrate his life of 69 years with a family viewing from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM followed by a funeral service at 1:00 PM on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Revival City Church 3524 Ave Q, Lubbock, Texas 79412.
Tinker grew up in Wolfforth until he moved to Lubbock to work in construction. He worked for Construction Services for 25 years. In his free time Tinker liked to go fishing, work on cars, watch old westerns and play with his grandkids.
He is survived by his life long partner of 25 years, Mary Ford; son Mark Acevedo and girlfriend Veronica Gonzales of Lubbock; brothers, Carlos and wife Loviena Acevedo of Leander, TX; Gilbert and wife Zina Acevedo of Misson, Tx; Morris Manuel “Cookie” Acevedo of Arlington; George “Hippie” Sanders of Lubbock; sisters, Virginia and husband Jim Light of Lubbock; Rosa and husband Raymond Coonrod of Arlington; Ruthie and husband Angelo Ayala of Arlington; several aunts and uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Margarito and Margaret Acevedo; daughters, Anna, Monica and Delores Acevedo; and brother, Mike Sanders.
The care of Tinker and family has been entrusted to the professionals of Grace Funeral and Cremation Care Inc.
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