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Thomas D. "Dooley" Tillman

1933 - 2016

Thomas D. "Dooley" Tillman obituary, 1933-2016, Round Oak, GA

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1933

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2016

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Thomas Tillman Obituary

Thomas D. "Dooley"
Tillman
March 24, 1933
- February 18, 2016
Round Oak, GA- Thomas D. "Dooley" Tillman passed away on February 18, 2016. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 11:00AM at Sunshine United Methodist Church, Round Oak, Georgia 31038 with the Reverend Tommy Martin officiating with burial following at the church cemetery. A visitation will be held from 6:00PM-8:00PM on Friday, February 19, 2016 at Hart's Mortuary, Jones County Chapel, 307 Pecan Lane, Gray, GA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sunshine United Methodist Church/Cemetery Fund, c/o Andrea Crutchfield, 118 Jackson Rd., Round Oak, GA 31038, or Pine Pointe Hospice, 6261 Peake Rd., Macon, GA 31210.
Dooley was predeceased in death by his parents, Albert and Lillie Tillman; brother, Leroy Tillman; son, Sam Tillman; and grandson, Blake Tillman. He was a member of Sincerity Lodge #430, Sunshine United Methodist Church, and was retired from the Georgia State Highway Department. He loved hunting, fishing, camping and eating at Little Beaver Camp House with all his hunting buddies and friends.
Dooley was a devoted and loving husband to his wife of 63 years, Louneal "Pete" Tillman; and was also survived by his son, Randy Tillman (Nancy); grandsons, Bryan Tillman (Erika) and Derek Tillman; brother-In-law, Cliff Jackson; sister-in-law, Mary Lois Jackson; several nieces and nephews; and many devoted friends.
The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff of Pine Pointe Hospice.
Register online at www.hartsmort.com
Hart's Mortuary, Jones County Chapel has charge of arrangements.


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Published by The Telegraph on Feb. 19, 2016.

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Angelia Denson

March 7, 2016

Mrs. Tillman, I was truly blessed to have known Mr. Tillman. He brought much joy and laughter to the cashiers @ Wal-Mart. He'll be greatly missed. May God be your comfort and strength in the many days to come!

Jean Wolff

February 23, 2016

Pete and family. I was so sorry to hear of Dooley's death. I pray God will grant you comfort and strength during this time of bereavement.

Merica Morris

February 21, 2016

Pete...I am so very sorry for your loss. Dooley was a special person and I know you will miss him so very much. Prayers for you and your family.

Derek Tillman

February 20, 2016

Papa was a great man and I will never forget him and all the things he taught me. Rest in peace papa and i love you. i will take good care of grandma when i get back home.

AllanK. & Shirley N. Green

February 20, 2016

We loved Dooley, and pray that the Lord will keep His loving arms around you all.We are under the weather or we would be with you. God be with you all.

Stan Williamson

February 20, 2016

Mrs. Pete and Randy,
My heart goes out to you at this time of loss. Mr. Dooley was as down to earth a man as I have ever met and he will truly be missed by all that knew him.. Sam was waiting on him and now they are together again.. May comfort be found in knowing our Lord and Savior is with you now and always..

Terri Wiggins

February 20, 2016

Ms Pete and Randy and family. I am saddened by your loss. Mr Dooley was surely a one of a kind and will be greatly missed by all his path has crossed. His visits to work were always enjoyed and brightened our days. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Mike Crane and family

February 19, 2016

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

J.D. Penn

February 19, 2016

Praying for the family. I was a high school classmate in Monticello Ga. Many fond memories.

Nellie And Julia Johnson

February 19, 2016

Praying for the family

Setting sun in Georgia

Sherry Lacy Connell

February 19, 2016

Pete and family, I am flooded with so many fond memories over the years of our families growing up together. As in all small communities where neighbors become family, Dooley was family. He will be missed. As part of that special community, I am saddened by his passing. All my love, Sherry and family.

Keith Norsworthy

February 19, 2016

Ms Pete & Randy,
Saddened by your loss and what a genuine man Dooley was. Always will have fond memories of him! It's a tremendous loss to the community and family. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this difficult time.

Allyson Smith

February 19, 2016

Aunt Pete & Randy,
So many memories about Uncle Dooley. In short it is one of my biggest honors to have been his niece. I loved him like a second daddy. Our family lost another great one, but heaven just gained a "fiesty" Angel. I love you! Allyson

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