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Dauna Winters-Prewett
November 2, 2005
Uncle Ed will be greatly missed by all who loved him. He was very kind and supportive. He was there for me when I really needed him and was never judgmental. I will cherish my time with him and memories of him. He will forever be in my heart.
Love,
Dauna
JANET JOHNSON/DOWLING
October 12, 2005
Mrs. Tillman,Stan and Steve
I am so sorry to hear about your husband and father. When I would come by the lot on Main St to see my dad Buddy Gayle I would hope to see Mr. Tillman because he would always joke with me and put you in a joyful mood. Such a good man. My deepest sympathy.
Clara Watkins
October 8, 2005
I met Ed when I serviced a candy box for the Civitan Club of Jacksonville and went to his place on the Northside to pick up bags of mints. He was most courteous and helpful. I am glad I had the opportunity to meet and chat with him.
Linda Johnson
October 8, 2005
I was deeply saddened to hear about Ed's death, and regret that I was unable to attend his service.
With love and deepest sympathy.
Linda Tillman Johnson
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Wallace Parker
October 7, 2005
Ed was a member of the Jacksonville Civitan Club for many years. He allowed our club to store Claxton Fruit Cake at his auto business on Main Street. We will misss him. Wallace Parker, President of Jacksonville Civitan.
Amanda Mercer
October 7, 2005
Aunt Carolyn, Steven, Stan and family,
I will truly miss Uncle Ed. He was such a kind and loving person and brought joy to so many peoples lives.
Love,
Mandy
Faye (Varnadore) Thornton
October 7, 2005
I am so sorry to hear of "Ed" passing. We went to Blackshear High together. I alway's enjoyed Edgar and Earl. Will keep you in my prayers
Matt Rhode
October 7, 2005
Mrs Tillman, Stanley & Steve,
So sorry to hear the sad news. Ed was always a true friend - he will be missed.
Bill Hawkins
October 7, 2005
Mr Tillman was one of the finest men I ever had to pleasure to meet. My deepest condolences to Mrs Tillman and to Steve and Stan and the entire family, Ed will be greatly missed in our community and our lives.
Sherry (Sikes) Holloway
October 7, 2005
Stanley,Steve and Mrs. Tillman,
I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Tillman's passing. He was always so nice to everyone he met. My deepest sympathy is with you and your families from an old Victory friend.
Kimberly Burkett
October 7, 2005
The service surely did honor Mr. Tillman. I always enjoyed seeing him when I went to see Billy at Main Street. I remember him always saying "have you heard the story of how Kim and Bill met at American General". I would be saying "Yes Mr. Tillman we all heard it (laughing)" and he would say "Billy sure looks happy". He always made you feel welcome the minute you walked in the door at any of his stores.
We will certainly miss him!!
Kim Burkett
Lyndsey Williams
October 7, 2005
Mrs.Tillman,
I worked for Tillman Auto for almost two years. Mr.Tillman was always kind and caring, always putting a smile on my face, and was a true joy to be around. I am sadened by your loss. Mr.Tillman will truely be missed. You are in my prayers.
Evaline Lanham
October 6, 2005
My husband Bill was employed for Ed for several years,Ed will surely be missed,a remarkable person he was.My deepest Sympthay to the Family.Love Evaline
Patricia Murray
October 6, 2005
My father William Lanham was employed by Ed, his Business then @the 1st& Main St location & later moving to 21stMain.Ed never met a Stranger,("Hello")A wonderful Friend he was,Ed has now entered into Heavens Gate.Our deepest Sympthay to the Family.Patricia Murray (Patsy)
Rev. Philip & Donna Prim
October 6, 2005
God bless you, Carolyn, Stan, Steve & Families in your loss.
Sheron O'Neal (Prim)
October 6, 2005
Carolyn, Steve, Stan & Families:
Unfortunately, the last time I saw Ed was at my Dad's (Bob Prim) funeral some years ago. Ed and I were cousins but our paths failed to cross for many years. It's too bad families tend to get busy and caught up in the everyday things of life but that happens in all families.
I reflect on the many, many times we all got together at Grandmother and Granddaddy Tillman's home on Springpark Road for family outings, birthdays, holidays, etc. It's a shame that at times we can't all remain in the "yesteryear" but life must march on.
After I learned of Ed's illness, I prayed for him every time the Lord brought him to mind.
My husband and I send our sincerest sympathy in your time of loss.
Sheron (Prim) and Joel O'Neal
Latrell (Mattox) Judkins
October 6, 2005
To the Tillman Family,
I was a childhood friend of the family. We attended Beulah Baptist Church together. Ed was always a true friend and will be greatly missed.
Penny "Browning" Karst
October 6, 2005
Dear Tillman Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My father shared the news with me and my prayers are with your family. Mr. Tillman married my husband & I nearly 21 years ago and I still recall his smile and funny wit
that made our ceremony even more memorable. He used to light up the room when we used to attend the Northside Businessmen banquets & I will always remember him for the many qualities that made him such a well respected man.
Steve Cropper
October 6, 2005
I am so sorry for your loss, if there is anything that I can do, please let me know. I have known Ed for over 30 years and he was truly a great person and friend. I will see you tonight at his service.
David & Karen Akins
October 6, 2005
Karen and I are sorry for your loss. We are both Berry College graduates and enjoyed Ed (and Earl's) humor at the Berry Alumi functions in Jacksonville. He truly never met a stranger and was a blessing to all in which he came in contact.
Ronnie and Kelly Raulerson
October 6, 2005
With our deepest sympathy you are in our thoughts and prayers always.
Ronnie and Kelly Raulerson
Troy Mattox
October 6, 2005
I want to express my sympathy to the Tillman family. The Edgar Tillman family lived across the branch from us in the forks of the hurricane when I was just a young child. We have always thought much of the entire family and saddened to learn of Ed's passing.
BRUCE WARREN
October 6, 2005
With deepest sympathy - it is a great loss to anyone who knew him
Frances Wright / Herrera
October 6, 2005
Dear Steve,
So sorry to hear about you father, it's never an easy to let go of someone that you love so much and rely on for advise. But remember you are who you are because of him. Remember the good times and they will get you through your toughest times. Don't greive for him long, because he is in a far better place. From an old VCA Cheerleader.
Love, Frances (Wright) Herrera
757-6975. May God Bless and Comfort you.
Gordon and Amy George
October 6, 2005
Mrs. Tillman, Steve, Stan and family: Our deepest sympathy to you during this time. "Mr. T" never greeted us with a "hello" only "how can I make your day better" and we always new he meant it. I know his departure has saddened us all but I am sure I speak for all when I say, he did.....make our days better.
Gretta Tessneer-Dupree
October 6, 2005
Mrs.Tillman,
I'm so sorry for your loss.Ed was a
wonderful man. My father(Victor Doug Tessneer) was a very close friend of Ed's. My father has so much repect for him and so did my brother and me. We will miss him dearly. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Gretta Tessneer Dupree
Gene Rose
October 6, 2005
I signed on earlier as Ferrell Rose and then thought maybe you wouldn,t know me as Ferrell. You probably know me by Gene Rose from Rose Auto Sale,s.
God bless you and your family.
Kim Tillman
October 6, 2005
I am very sorry for your loss. I only met hime a few times, but he was very dear to my granddaddy, Conrad.
May God be with you.
Sincerely,
Kim Tillman
Ferrell Rose
October 6, 2005
I want to send my deepest sympathy to Ed,s family. He was truly a good and Godly man. He has recieved his reward for his work here on earth. He,s gotten his crown of Glory.
His family will be in my prayer,s.
Ferrell Rose.
Linda Jones
October 6, 2005
Steve, Mrs.Tillman, Stan & Families: I was deeply sadden when I read of Mr. T's passing. He truly had a gift that he passed on to everyone he came in contact with. I will never forget his sincere kindness!
Bob Grovenstein
October 6, 2005
Carolyn Stan Steve and families:
Ed was pastor of Hollister, Fl. Baptist Church, and when at my parents lake place as a teenager we went to church there. Over the years while practicing on Northside we were active in Northside Business Mens Club. Ed never met a stranger, and his success in the car business sets a standard for Stan and Steve to follow. Resting in his eternal reward, Ed will be long remembered with respect.
Bob Grovenstein and family
Nancy C. Tillman
October 6, 2005
Dear Mrs. Tillman and family,
Our deepest symphathy to you and your family during this time. We are sad to hear of your loss.
Nancy C. Tillman (former wife of James W. Tillman, Jr.) and Kimberly A. Tillman (daughter of James W. Tillman, Jr.)
James Tillman, III
October 6, 2005
Dear Mrs. Tillman and family,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. My father was James Wade Tillman, Jr. and Ed was his cousin. You and your family will be in our prayers today and always.
Jim, Susanne, Scott and Jessica
Leo W. Smith,Jr.
October 6, 2005
Steve,
I know just now hard this is. Our thoughts will be with you. Leo and the ladies(Sarah,Katie,Kari).
DONALD TOMLIN
October 6, 2005
My sincere sympathy goes out to the
Tillman family. Your father was a
true pioneer in this market.It help
open doors for a lot of us in this
business. Thank you Mr tillman. May
god bless your family.
Sharon Palmer
October 6, 2005
We all were so lucky to of had Mr. Tillman in our lives. He did a great job while he was here and I am sure he is doing even better now and that he will be waiting on us. May God bless his family.
Ron Harris
October 5, 2005
Dear Mrs.Tillman, Steve and Stanley,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss today. Bro. Ed Tillman was a GREAT inspiration to me as a young Northside Businessman. That ever present smile, always a positive word and his witty personality will never be forgotten. I know he will be missed by many.
In Christian Love,
Ron Harris and Family
Catherine Riner
October 5, 2005
My sincerest sympathy to Ms Carolyn and Stan and Steve and your families. I will truely miss Ed. He was the best...motivator, teacher, gentleman and friend. Always, Cathy
Bill Riner
October 5, 2005
My heartfelt sympathy to Ms Tillman, Stan and Steve and their families. Ed will be missed by all of us. What a fine man he was.
June harper-"Kincade"
October 5, 2005
Bro.Ed will always have a special place in my heart. He was preaching at Hollyford Baptist Church the night I received my new life in Christ. He led me to Jesus and baptized me the next Sunday night. that was nearly 40 years ago. My two sons who are now preaching the gospel was saved and baptized by Bro Ed when they were 8 and 9 years old. My deceased husband Ennis Harper was ordained to preach by Bro Ed. Carolyn, Steven and Stanley, our family will always have a special place in our heart for your family. We will miss Bro. Ed. but we will see him in heaven. He and Ennis are having a good time together. We love you all. June "Harper" Kincade.
Joe Kiser
October 5, 2005
Steve and Stan my prayers and thoughts go out to you and your familys
Robert Hicks and Family
October 5, 2005
Our love and our prayers go out to the Tillman family. Ed will be sorely missed, but never forgotten. He was a wonderful man who touched everyone he came in contact with in a wonderful way.
Steve and Charlotte Simms
October 5, 2005
Dear Ms. Tillman, Steve and Stanley,
We are so saddened to hear of Ed's passing. Brother Ed served as our family's pator at Hollyford Baptist. He married both Jack and Patty and Greg and Connie, but had retired from the ministry by the time I got around to marrying. I will always remember his cheerful spirit and warm smile, he always had a joke to share, ALWAYS! I knew from the first time I met him that I would always enjoy his company and witty stories. He has and always will hold a special place in all of our hearts. Our Deepest Sympathy, Steve and Charlotte Simms
Carolyn (Dill) Morris
October 5, 2005
Mrs. Tillman, Steve and Stanley, my deepest sympathy to you all. Mr. Tillman was a delight and the love for his family shines through you all. His zest for life was an inspiration to everyone he came in contact with. God bless and comfort you during this difficult time. Heartfelt sympathy, an old Victory friend, Carolyn
October 5, 2005
I am sorry to read of Mr. Tillman's passing, I worked for a physcian several years ago and Mr.Tillman was our patient. My Grandfather owned several car dealership's in the 60's & 70's in Jacksonville, he was also from Blackshear and his name was Ed. Mr Tillman would tell me great stories from years ago, I lost my Grandfather many years ago and I enjoyed his memories of my Grandad. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Kim Connelly
James "JC" Campbell
October 5, 2005
I would like to extend my most heart-felt sympathy to Mrs. Tillman and the entire family. "Mr. T" was a wonderful, special man and I will sorely miss his glowing personality and friendliness. He truly treated eveyone as though they were his best friend. Fortunately, that trait of his lives on in the rest of the family.
Jimmy Winters
October 5, 2005
He was a charming, funny man who will be missed by his many friends and family members. His love and passion for his friends and family will not be over-looked nor forgotten. We love you Uncle Ed.
Love: Jimmy, Joey, Dauna, Mike, and Kevin
Kevin and Crystal Prewett
October 5, 2005
We can only say how sorry we are, Uncle Ed, that you have departed from this life and that we did not have more time in our lives to know you better.
Your soul is like that of the Pheonix, which can never die, but rises from its own ashes.
God bless you and keep you as your soul rises to join him in heaven.
Mike Prewett
October 5, 2005
Uncle Ed performed my marriage ceremony to his niece Dauna Winters on June 7, 2003. I did not have the privilege of knowing him for that many years, but I knew him to be a kind, caring, and noble man. He was the kind of man that I think must have been a friend to everyone he met and that no one was a stranger to him for long. I will never forget the smile on his face, the ring of his voice, and the kindness in his eyes. During the wedding, I made a tribute to my wife-to-be that he just loved and wanted a copy of because he said that he loved it so much. In that reading, I mentioned that, " If you can imagine a star that is too far away to be dreamed of, yet just as the light of that star crosses the boundaries of time and space, my love for you, like the starlight, will never fade and will go on forever and ever."
Well I can imagine that everyone who knew you Uncle Ed can only agree that the light of your memory will be as that starlight and will never fade and will also go on forever and ever as your spirit goes on to heaven above.
May God watch over your family and all who surround them.
Godspeed Uncle Ed
David Stanley
October 5, 2005
Dear Carolyn, Steve, Stan & family:
Our prayers are with you at this time of loss. Ed always had a story to tell and big smile to share. Life was always good and getting better. He will be missed. I know he loved the Lord and has received his reward in Heaven.
God bless,
David Stanley and family
Joann Spivey
October 5, 2005
Brother Tillman -- Monroe and Joann loves you very much.. Our prayers are with the family.Caroll we love you to . Joann and Monroe
Cassie McIntosh
October 5, 2005
Dear Stan, Steve & Carolyn,
God has truly taken home one of His angels here on earth. Ed Tillman had to be a special messenger from God to all of us he was always so full of love for everyone. He will be sorely missed by so many but I'm sure God and the other angels are happy to have him home again.
My love and prayers to all of you!
The Candy Lady
Craig ONeal
October 5, 2005
Ms. Tillman, Steve, Stan, and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Tillman was an inspiration to all of us who knew him. He had such positive influence and attitude and was such a joy to be around. He will be truly missed by many and I feel so fortunate to have known him.
PAT BOSTIC
October 5, 2005
SO SORRY TO HEAR THAT MR. TILLMAN HAS PASSED ON, HE WAS ALWAYS TO NICE TO ME WHEN I CAME OVER TO PICK UP YOUR MONTHLY WORK FOR MR. WINTZ, HE MADE ME LAUGH AND WAS ALWAYS THE NICEST PERSON TO EVERY ONE, I REALLY ENJOYED SEEING HIM WHEN HE CAME IN THE OFFICE AND I WILL TRULY MISS HIM, MY CONDOLENCES TO ALL THE FAMILY, HE WILL BE SORELY MISSED
DAVID GLEASON
October 5, 2005
WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER ED'S VISITS HERE AT DEALER SERVICES. HE BRIGHTENED OUR DAY EVERY TIME. PLEASE KNOW EVERYONE THERE IS IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
Karen Rhoden
October 5, 2005
On behalf of my Mother ( Berniece Yarbrough ) and my brother ( Fred Rhoden ) I'd like to extend our condolences to the Tillman family and their employees. We all have l purchased vehicles from Tillman Autos and it has always been a pleasure. My Mother and I had the pleasure of visiting with Mr.Tillman just prior to his health decline and I have to say that Mr.Tillman was one of the most entertaining individuals I've ever had the pleasure of speaking with.He exemplified true kindness and his uplifting humor was a gift.
Burton Cobb
October 5, 2005
Ed was a member of a great family and his legacy will live a long time through those he left behind.
Jennifer Bostic
October 5, 2005
Tillman Family;
Great sorrow is felt at the loss of Mr Tillman. His personality was truly a unique and Happy one. He will be sorely missed. Thoughts & Prayers are with you..
Cecil & Evelyn Wright Sr.
October 5, 2005
We are so very sorry to hear of Mr.
Tillman's Passing. OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH EACH OF YOU.
Annette Davis
October 5, 2005
Mrs. Tillman, Steve, Stan & Family,
You are all in prayers. Mr. Tillman was such a joy and blessing to know, he always had a smile and a joke for us here at AFC. He will be missed by so many, but he is now with his Father in Heaven and one day we will see him again.
Tommy Karst
October 5, 2005
So sorry to hear of Ed's passing. I will always remember his positive personality. He had a way of always encouraging you when you were off your pace. I'll miss knowing that he is just around the corner. He was one of a kind.
Donna Holton
October 5, 2005
Mrs. Tillman, Stan & Steve,
I will miss Mr. Tillman and his visits to AFC, he always had a smile on his face and a story to tell. He truly was the most optimistic person I had ever met. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Susette Kiernan
October 5, 2005
Pastor Ed was my pastor when I attended HollyFord Baptist Church back in the early 70's. I was a guest many times in his and Carolyn's home. He was a sweet and lovely man. I always admired him. He was a hard worker and a dedicated servant of God. My love to Carolyn and all his family.
Diane Sutton
October 5, 2005
I am sorry to here about Mr. Tillman, he was my pastor in my teen years at Holliford baptist church.The family will be in my prays.
Nancy Tillman
October 5, 2005
To The Best Papa- We Love You- Nancy, Elisabeth, Lauren Lee and Brooke Tillman
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