Joseph Christopher Tilson

Joseph “Joe” Christopher Tilson, 64, of Livonia, MI passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, October 25th, 2024. 

Joe was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 27th, 1960 to Walter and Evelyn Tilson. He graduated from Redford High School, and continued on to Denver Auto and Diesel College. He worked as a mechanic for UPS for 34 years. He was always looking forward to retiring, but kept moving the goalpost for himself. Luckily, he did not wait until retirement to enjoy life. He loved to take his family on extravagant road trips, most recently the entire length of Route 66. He also enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and finding treasures at estate sales. Most of all, he enjoyed helping others. Whether you needed him to lend an ear or a hand, he always had what you needed. 

Joe is survived by his children, Erika Blewett (Jason), Kristy Tilson (Alicia), and Nicholas Tilson; his granddaughter, Skylar; the mother of his children, Carolyn Tilson. He is also survived by his siblings Elizabeth “Liz” Reid (Jim) and Charles “Chuck” Tilson (Mary), as well as many nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his loving girlfriend, Sandy Beuscher. 

Joe is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Evelyn, as well as his siblings, Walter Tilson and Kathy Tilson. 

The visitation will be held on Sunday, November 3rd from 2-7pm at Manns Family Funeral Home, 17000 Middlebelt, Livonia 48154. 

Joe will be In-State on Monday, November 4th from 10:30 AM until the time of the Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM at St. Genevieve – St. Maurice Parish, 29015 Jamison, Livonia, 48154.

Memorial donations in memory of Joe may be made to The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation.