Gary Tillman Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

BORN

April 26, 1951

DIED

November 2, 2011

AGE

LOCATION

Charleston, South Carolina

Captain Gary Louis Tillman CHARLESTON - Captain Gary Louis Tillman, 60, husband of Debra Burnup Tillman, of Charleston, SC passed away on the morning of Wednesday, November 2, 2011. The relatives and friends of Captain and Mrs. Gary Louis Tillman are invited to attend his funeral services Friday,...

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Dear Debbie, Michelle and Kyle,
We have so many happy memories with your family from the good old days of youth hockey in North Charleston and travel hockey with our boys. I always thought of Gary as a really good man and person who loved his family. I am thankful for having had the pleasure of knowing him. Please know that if any of you should need us for anything, we are here for you - just call. You are in our thoughts. Gary will be missed by so many.

Frances Haselden

November 13, 2011

I had the pleasure of working with Gary at the beggining of my Law Enforcement career. I just retired after 30 years in police work. Working for Gary impacted my whole career. During those 30 years I found very few men that had the leadership qualities that Gary possessed. When I left Charsleston and returned to Michigan I had my stories about "Buff". His leadership style and care for those he commanded greatly impacted my life and I have tryed to emulate his style so that his leadership...

Lee Swafford

November 11, 2011 | Grand Rapids, MI

Bernice and Tom,
We are so sorry for your loss. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jo and Eric Britton

November 06, 2011 | Johns Island, SC

TO ALL THE TILLMAN FAMILY:
We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Gary. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. It had been many years since I last saw Capt. Tillman but by chance I ran into him and and had a chance to spend some time with him shortly before he retired not knowing it would be the last time I would see him until Thursday night at Sturs. The wonderful turn out by so many was a tribute to how much he was thought of by the many officers he worked with and...

Robert & Debbie Maguire

November 06, 2011 | Charleston, SC

To the Tillman Family:
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry that we were unable to attend the visitation or service. We had a lot of respect and admiration for Capt. Tillman. May your happy memories give you strength through these difficult times. May God Bless You and uplift you.

Bill and Cindy Sistare

November 05, 2011 | Summerville, SC

Bernice and Tom and all the Tillman Family: I was so saddened to hear of Garys'passing...what a terrible loss for all of you. He was indeed a wonderful man and police officer and loved by all who knew him. May your memories stay near and dear to you in the days ahead knowing he is with our precious Lord for all eternity and rest assured he is well in his arms..I will continue to have you all in my prayers and hope your days ahead will be filled with the Love he held for all of you. God...

Kathryn(kathy) Cox

November 05, 2011 | Charleston, SC

I am so sorry to hear about Captain Tillman, My thoughts and prayers go to the Tillman family. Alice Forshaw (Horse Patrol CPD)

Alice Forshaw

November 05, 2011 | Cordesville, SC

We have lost a great man. He was a son,husband, father, grandfather, uncle, friend, police officer, supervisor, mentor, & that is only just a few of the important roles that he went above & beyond in holding. Take care Deb, Michelle, & Kyle. You are in my thoughts & prayers.

Barbara Majeske

November 05, 2011 | Lake Linden, MI

One of the finest people I've ever met. One of the best police officers I've known. One of my best friends. I'll miss you, Buddy.
L.G. Faircloth, SLED, Senior Agent Retired

L.G. Faircloth

November 04, 2011 | Autryville, NC

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