Background
Tinnell, Wayne Houston was born on November 2, 1940 in Canal Zone, Panama. Son of Eldridge Glen and Helen (Brumfield) Tinnell.
Tinnell, Wayne Houston was born on November 2, 1940 in Canal Zone, Panama. Son of Eldridge Glen and Helen (Brumfield) Tinnell.
Bachelor of Science, Virginia Tech, 1965. Master of Science, Virginia Tech, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy, Virginia Tech, 1969.
Assistant professor biology Longwood College, Farmville, Virginia, 1969-1975, associate professor biology, 1975-1980, professor biology, since 1980. Visiting faculty research department microbiology Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, 1975-1976. Affiliate professor Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, since 1977.
Deacon, choir member Heritage Baptist Church, Farmville, since 1976. Petty officer 2d class United States Navy, 1958-1961. Member American Society for Microbiology, Virginia Academy of Sciences, Phi Kappa Phi, Omicron Delta Kappa.
Married Camilla Mason Cross, August 15, 1965. Children: Sheri B., Dawn K.