George Coburn Tillotson

George Coburn Tillotson obituary, Morganfield, KY

George Coburn Tillotson

George Tillotson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Whitsell Funeral Home - Morganfield on Jun. 30, 2025.

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George Coburn Tillotson, age 70 of Morganfield, KY passed away Friday, June 27, 2025 at his home. He was born Oct 22, 1954 in Henderson, Ky to James and Katylene Tillotson. George was a member of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church. He was a Navy and Army National Guard veteran and was a member of the American Legion. George's career included correctional guard in Florence, AZ and Henderson County jail in Henderson, KY. He graduated Henderson County High School and had some college in Florence, AZ.
He was preceded in death by his parents James & Katylene; sister Ella Kay Tillotson; grandson Syd Navarro.
Survivors include
Wife Debra Lynne Tillotson of Morganfield, KY
Daughter Laura Tillotson Navarro & Husband Ben
Their children Fernie Tillotson (Sami Ortiz) Ethan Navarro
Isiah, Laura, Catalina, Yalena
Step sons Raymond White & wife Kacandra
Their children Tina, Scott, Kenny, Kiersten
Kurt White
His children Michael, Jesse, Kelsea
Ex wife Laura Benedetto of Casa Grande, AZ
Step daughters Laura Bartley
Her children Miguel, Reah, Shakara
Bobbi Newsock (Mary)
Her children Zoe, Drake, and Elaine
20 Great Grandchildren
Sisters Jimmy Sue Sanders
Janey & Gerry Springer
Lucy & Terry Cook
Rena Tillotson & Jeff Martin
Several nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews.
As well as all his Newman and Tillotson extended family members.
Burial will be in Arizona at a later date.
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