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William C. Tillery III

1943 - 2020

William C. Tillery III obituary, 1943-2020, Newport News, VA

BORN

1943

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home

3009 Chestnut Avenue

Newport News, Virginia

William Tillery Obituary

William C. Tillery III passed on Friday, July 10, 2020. He was born in Newport News, VA to the late William and Odessa Tillery on September 6, 1943. Per his request, he has been cremated. A Celebration of Life reception will be held at 6:00 p.m., Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Hampton History Museum, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton, VA 23669. O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.

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Published by Daily Press on Jul. 16, 2020.

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CAMILLA T.

July 20, 2020

I worked with Bill at Langley and I was in Base Contracting. So sorry to hear of his death. Camilla

Dot Little

July 20, 2020

Bill was a great guy. Always very happy and made you feel, like your friendship mattered. Used to party with Bill and Alvin in the sixties. Had many great times together. Rest in peace, you will be missed!

Shirley DeBrew

July 20, 2020

JUST FOUND OUT TODAY (7-20-20200) THE PASSING OF MR. WILLIAM TILLERY RIP MY CLASSMATE

Doris Williams

July 19, 2020

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Charles V. Capehart

July 18, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Cheryl Montgomery Gilbert

July 18, 2020

My sincere condolences to the Tillery family. Cherish the memories and he will be in your hearts forever. Peace and Love

Alvin Tillery

July 18, 2020

I have a lifetime of loving memories of both my brothers. Bill and I lost our youngest brother Donald two months ago in May. Bill was the oldest brother of the three of us. Bill was a kind, loving, devoted father, family member and friend. He was best man at my wedding. I will always miss my older brother. Love Alvin & Family

Chuck Thomas, Jr.

July 18, 2020

May God Bless and Comfort the Tillery family in this time of loss. Billy and brother Donald are missed very much.

Marvin Brandon

July 17, 2020

May God be with you during these difficult days. Your family is in our prayers Marvin Brandon. GWC. 1963

Marcus

July 17, 2020

Man, so sorry to hear this. I worked with Bill @ Langley in the early 2000's. He worked in Local Purchase. We use to interact daily & occassionally play Ping Pong. He would spike on me often. He also spoke of his family often. Rest in Paradise Bill, and thanks for being someone I could talk to and get honest feedback from.

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Marcus

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July 16, 2020

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Celebration of Life

6:00 p.m.

Hampton History Museum

120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton, VA

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O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home

3009 Chestnut Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607

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