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1940
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2025
GEORGE TILLMAN Obituary
June 8, 1940 – Jan. 2, 2025
George Tillman, 84, of El Centro passed away on January 2, 2025. He was born on June 8, 1940.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Tillman of El Centro; son, Steven of El Centro; daughter, Vicki of Imperial; brothers, Jerry and Tony; sisters, Janet, Lois, and Gail; six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Service will be held on January 31, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for GEORGE TILLMAN
Yearbook memories
February 14, 2025
Rhonda Karr
February 2, 2025
Forever missed and always loved.
Steven C Tillman
January 31, 2025
It was a beautiful service. Special thanks to Pastor Jeremiah Vik for such a touching service and to the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard for the beautiful Military Honors Service.
Bronwyn Bradley Beam
January 31, 2025
Joyce, so sorry to hear about George, he was also sweet to me the few times we visited. We will be thinking of you and your children, big hugs
Kristel Bradley Roland
January 31, 2025
I remember as a kid my Mother Jeanne who is Aunt Joyce´s sister and my Father Ed who are now deceased would talk about what a good fine Man Uncle George was. Just wanted to send condolences, love and prayers to all the family there in California from your family here in Mississippi
Lisa Armstrong Clark
January 31, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Stacy (Shields) Mendoza
January 30, 2025
My condolences to the whole Tillman family. I can't remember a time in my life when I didn't know George as he Joyce were friends with my parents since I was a little kids. He was always so kind and quick witted. Rest in peace sir!
Jill Lerno
January 30, 2025
My condolences to you Vicki and your family. You dad was an amazing man. Still remember him always cheering me on at our games!! Will miss you smile
Love moose
Debra Messer (Wanda's daughter)
January 30, 2025
Very sorry to hear of his passing.
Love You George, Your Wife Joyce
January 30, 2025
Sharon Tillman
January 30, 2025
He will be greatly missed.
Sharon Tillman
January 30, 2025
You will be greatly missed.
Your daughter Vicki
January 29, 2025
Miss you Daddy
Steven C Tillman
January 29, 2025
Love you Dad, gonna miss you so bad.
Steven C Tillman
January 29, 2025
Ana Luisa Morlett
January 29, 2025
My condolences to the family. George was a wonderful friend and bowling buddy. May he rest in peace.
Albert elgen
January 29, 2025
Sorry for your loss miss you all very much.sorry to here about George death God bless all of you. Love you guys.
Robin Baksh Hernandez
January 29, 2025
Mr Tillman you were ALWAYS A GOOD MAN!
Rest easy now
Love you
Betsy. Devena
January 29, 2025
Sure going to miss this guy. He was like a brother to me. I really enjoyed our talks together. Love you Jr. Hugs to the family and friends
Tammy Cummings Marler
January 29, 2025
Im so sorry to hear about George, he was a wonderful man. Prayers for the whole family
Janet Marshall
January 29, 2025
Rest in Peace my dear big brother.....Love you so much!
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