G. McNeir "Mackey" Tilman

August 15, 1941 - February 21, 2022

G. McNeir Tilman "Mackey" passed away peacefully on Monday, February 21, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 15, 1941, in Charlottesville to J. Dean Tilman Jr. and Meda McNeir Tilman.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nancy Kingery Tilman; his two daughters and their spouses, Tia Tilman Owen (Duncan) and Meda Tilman Barnes (Bradley); and his six grandchildren, Duncan Shaw Owen IV, Carter Tilman Owen, Catherine McNeir Owen, Benjamin Henry Barnes, Jacob McNeir Barnes, and Louisa Webster Barnes. He is also survived by his older brother, J. Dean Tilman III; younger brother, William Turner Tilman (Glenna); brother-in-law, Billy Webster Kingery and his wife, Shirley; sister-in-law, VanStella Showalter, as well as beloved nephews, nieces and cousins.

Mackey graduated from Woodberry Forest School and Washington and Lee University.

Mackey began his career in the family business, Tilman's Department Store. He then transitioned into a long and successful career in banking first with Jefferson National Bank and retired from Wachovia Bank in 1999. After 30 years of military service, Mackey retired as a full colonel in the USAR in 1993.

Mackey was a lifelong Charlottesvillian. He was devoted to the Martha Jefferson Hospital Foundation, Ashlawn, the Rotary Club, the Thomas Jefferson Chapter Sons of the Revolution and was an active member of Church of Our Savior. He was a member of the Redlands Club, the Marines' Memorial Association, the Reserve Officer Association, in addition to serving as a past president of Farmington Country Club.

He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and an avid UVA fan and passionate golfer. He fiercely loved his family, friends and community.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022, in Monticello Memory Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Tilman Family Scholarship Fund, Woodberry Forest School, 402 Woodberry Station, Woodberry Forest, VA 22989.

Hill & Wood Funeral Home

201 North 1st Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902

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Published by Daily Progress from Feb. 23 to Feb. 24, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for G. Tilman

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Dana Patek

March 17, 2022

I didn't know Mackey, but I am grateful for his generosity to The Wednesday Music Club in memory of his mother, Meda McNeir Tilman. The Tilman Fund has sent (and continues to send) promising young musicians to music camp IMO Meda through the WMC's Annual Competition. My friend and fellow WMC leader Corky Sablinsky always spoke fondly of Mackey. I know he will be dearly missed!

Terry Vance

March 1, 2022

My deepest sympathies and condolences to the Tilman family, especially Mrs. Tilman, during this very difficult time. The Tilman´s were always very kind to me and supportive of me while I was a student at UVA - I remember some amazing chili at a football tailgate one year. My Dad and Mr. Tilman were lifelong friends, and it's a friendship I know he cherished. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Tilman and family.My deepest sympathies and condolences to the Tilman family, especially Mrs. Tilman, during this very difficult time. The Tilman´s were always very kind to me and supportive of me while I was a student at UVA - I remember some amazing chili at a football tailgate one year. My Dad and Mr. Tilman were lifelong friends, and it's a friendship I know he cherished. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Tilman and family.

Dixie snyder

February 28, 2022

Thinking of you and the girls Nancy. I was heartbroken to hear of your Mackey´,s passing. I heard so many good things about him from van Stella. She loved him. Prayers are with you all

The Javaloyes

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Brenton Hund

February 25, 2022

My deepest condolences on Mackey's passing. Your family has always been so close with ours, as far back as Canterbury Road, and Meda and Tia babysitting Stephen, Heidi and me when we were the age of my young children.

Mackey had a knack of uplifting any room he walked into. He had a big smile and gave his undivided attention to everyone, even a little kid like me back in the day. He was a natural connector and had a habit of making people in his orbit feel special. He was a longtime friend of my dad and I'm grateful to have spent time with him over the years.

My thoughts are with you Nancy, Meda and Tia, and your families.

I'm attaching a picture of my dad, Larry, and Mackey at my mom and dad's 50th wedding anniversary party. You are missed Mackey.

Brenton Hund

Nancy Swann

February 24, 2022

Sending my deepest sympathy and my love to Nancy, Meda, Tia and Mackey's entire family. He was such a great guy and will be missed so much by all who knew him. Wish I could be with you. I can honestly say I know what you're going through - having lost my David so suddenly in 2018. Now they are together...I am praying that God gives each of you the strength you need during this very difficult time. With my heartfelt love, Nancy Swann

Fred W Scott Jr

February 24, 2022

Mackey has a source of warm smiles or teasing jokes in my life since we were boys. I always liked seeing him. I doubt we´ve ever had a cross word. My sympathies to his family.

Dick and Mary Howard

February 23, 2022

Will miss our dear friend, Mackey, but we will cherish warm memories of his big heart, his ability to make friends, his inimitable laugh, his love of life, of people, of his community. Mackey was one of a kind, and we are the richer for having known him. Dick and Mary Howard

Tom and Donna Edwards

February 23, 2022

Mackey had a warm and generous heart. He loved life, and made everyone around him feel "special". We feel very blessed to have known him as a friend and treasure the memories we shared with him and Nancy over the past 60 years. We will miss him.

Tom and Donna Edwards

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Howard Montgomery, MD

February 23, 2022

My heartfelt condolences to the family. Grew to know Mackey through golf and Jack Rinehart´s "Rusty Rudder" tournament here on the Northern Neck! Loved that uninhibited laugh at jokes or at golf shots. God Bless

Charlottesville Opera Board

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Jerry and Leonard Sandridge

February 23, 2022

Mackey was a special friend and colleague. He was committed to his family, our local community, his country, and his profession. Our sincere condolences to Nancy and the family. Leonard and Jerry

Karen

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Mack and Judy Wilcox

February 23, 2022

Nancy and Family, our sincerest sympathy on Mackey's death; he was a fine man and a wonderful example to us all.
Prayers to you for comfort and peace.

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