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Roger Tilley Obituary
JACKSONVILLE, Ark. - Roger Franklin Tilley, 75, of Jacksonville, went to be with the Lord on Aug. 21, 2023. He was born in Paducah on Sept. 22, 1947 to the late Herman Franklin Tilley and Margaret Crice Tilley.
Roger was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army. During the Vietnam era, he served in the Air Force, stationed in the Philippines. He served his country for 25 years before retiring. Roger also worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 25 years as a machinist. He was proud of his faith and attended the First Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Arkansas for many years.
In addition to his parents, Roger is preceded in death by his son, Jason Tilley.
He leaves behind his wife Babette Tilley; son, Christopher Tilley (Kristi); granddaughters, Brianna and Shelby; daughter-in-law, Erica Tilley; sister, Barbara Moss; and many more friends and extended family.
A visitation and a celebration of life was held Saturday, August 26 in the chapel at A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Arkansas.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main St., Jacksonville, Arkansas, 72076, 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.
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