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Kyle Grey Tillman, Jr. passed away November 2, 2023 at the age of 48 in Rockport, Texas. Kyle was born June 11, 1975 in Houston, Texas. He was a graduate of J.L. McCullough High School and Texas Tech University. He was employed as Manufacturing Department Supervisor at ICU Medical in Austin, Texas. Kyle most recently attended Smithville United Methodist Church. He enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting and fishing. He also loved spending time with his dear friends and family. Kyle is survived by his children, Kyle Grey Tillman, III and Lillian Elaine Tillman, his parents Kay (Smith) Tillman Norwood and husband Andrew, Kyle Grey Tillman, Sr. and wife Susan, sister Kara Tillman Smith and numerous family and friends. He is preceded in death by grandparents, Herman and Elaine Smith and Charles and Katharine Tillman, niece Ashtyn Kay Smith and cousin Matthew Ray Smith. Family and friends will gather Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Marrs Jones Newby Funeral Home. The visitation will begin at 1pm and the service will begin at 2pm with the burial following at New Red Rock Cemetery. Immediately following the burial, all are invited to meet at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall at 1201 Main Street to share a meal.
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