James Tiller Obituary


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TILLER, James A. 74, of Dayton, died Thursday, May 8, 2008 at his residence. He was born June 17, 1933, in Seco, Kentucky, to Perry and Vada (Hart) Tiller, who preceded him in death. Jim was a 1951 graduate of Fleming-Neon High School of Letcher County, Kentucky, and was a veteran, of U.S. Army. He retired from the City of Dayton, Division of Fire. Jim was a fireman and a general contractor for remodeling and commercial and residential building. He was a member of the St. Christopher Catholic Church in Vandalia. Jim loved to fish and spend time with his family. He will be missed by his wife, Charlotte M. (Trick) Tiller, whom Jim married on November 29, 1958. Jim is also survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Wade and Jill Tiller of San Antonio, TX.; daughter and son-in-law Beverly and Terry Berger, Fortville, IN.; grandchildren Samuel Tiller, Caroline Tiller, Benjamin Tiller, Rebecca Berger, Douglas Berger; sisters Kathleen Hall, Port St. Lucie, FL., Marcella Blaylock, Plantation, FL.; brother Lawrence Tiller, Georgetown, KY. and extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Elsie Honeycutt, Betty Law; and brother Gene Tiller. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, May 12, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Christopher Catholic Church, 435 E. National Road, Vandalia, with Rev. Francis Keferl officiating. Interment will follow in Polk Grove Cemetery, West National Road, Dayton. There will be no calling hours. Contributions may be made to Helping Hands of St. Christopher Parish, 435 E. National Road, Vandalia, Ohio 45377 or Hospice of Dayton. Condolences may be expressed to www.jacksonfuneralhomes.com

Published by Dayton Daily News on May 10, 2008.
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Dear Charlotte & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Jims death & you have my deepest sympathy. You and Jim have been special to me over the years and even though I haven't seen you for awhile I have kept tabs on you.
May God bless you in this time of grief and only time will heal the wounds that you suffer now. We will miss him & his laid back personality.

Richard Hartmann

May 19, 2008

I'm very sorry to learn of Mr Tiller's passing, he was a dear friend of my dad's (Bob Stoffregen). It's sad we've lost another "good guy". My most sincere condolences to Mrs Tiller and the family.

Gayle Stoffregen

May 14, 2008

Charlotte, Our deepest sympathy. We just heard of Jim's passing... Bill
remembers fondly when he and Jim were rookies on the department... and the studying for Lt. at our house
in Englewood. Love, Bill & Claudia Bittner

Bill Bittner

May 12, 2008

I loved uncle Jim from his tell it like it is to his unique sense of humor.I am forever gratiful he opened his heart and home to my husband so many years ago,and continued to show by example how to work hard, put your wife and children first,and beat Jeff fishing.What exceptional role models he and his wife Charlotte have been in our lives and any who were blessed to be included in theirs.

Rhonda Tiller

May 12, 2008

I feel very lucky to have known Jim.He was a lot of help to me both on and off the job. GOD BLESS HIM.

Nick Engelman

May 10, 2008

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