Bruce Edwin Tincher, 73, of Paducah, Kentucky, passed away on November 12, 2026. He was born July 31, 1953, to the late James Edwin Tincher and Georgia Tincher, and was the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Tincher and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Canup,
He retired from Computer Services Inc. after 45 years of service. A devoted University of Kentucky sports fan and a lifelong Lassie memorabilia collector, Bruce enjoyed volunteering through St. John’s Catholic Church and, in retirement, as a board member of Signet Federal Credit Union and Columbia Art House. Faith guided Bruce, and his family was his greatest blessing.
He is survived by his wife of over 40 years, Colleen (Tackett) Tincher; his daughter, Meagan Tincher (Paducah, Kentucky); and his son, Kyle Edwin Tincher, and his wife, Emily (Fort Collins, Colorado); and his father’s widow, Janet Tincher. He was preceded in death by his mother, Georgia; his father, James; and his grandparents.
Services will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM at St. John’s Catholic Church. Visitation will be Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the Lone Oak Chapel of Milner & Orr Funeral Home with Prayers at 3:00 PM. Burial will be in the St. John’s Catholic Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Catholic Church, 6705 Old US Hwy 45 South, Paducah, KY 42003, Project Hope Humane Society, P.O. Box 125, 1698 W. 10th St., Metropolis, IL 62960, Columbiaarthouse.org or St. Mary Catholic School System, 1243 Elmdale Rd., Paducah, KY 42003.
