William Patrick Tilley

William Patrick Tilley obituary, Roxboro, NC

William Patrick Tilley

William Tilley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brooks & White Funeral Home and Crematory - Roxboro on Oct. 8, 2025.

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William Patrick Tilley, 81, of 127 Butterfly Trail, Timberlake, died Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Born in Durham County, Mr. Tilley was the son of the late Dennis Roderick and Betty Mae Tilley and husband of the late Debra Lunsford Tilley. He was also preceded in death by his son, Brian Patrick Tilley and two sisters, Kathleen Carver and Mary Elizabeth Tilley. Mr. Tilley was the former owner of Rougemont Food Mart and he later worked for Hurdle Mills Market and Butcher Shop. He was of the Baptist faith.
Mr. Tilley is survived by two daughters, Gina Von Tilley and Lisa Tilley Hill; two sisters, Carolyn Carver Allen and Barbara Ford; two grandsons, Tyler Everette Hill and Ethan Shaw Hill.
Memorial service will be held 2PM Saturday, October 25, 2025 at the Antioch Baptist Church with the Pastor David officiating. Visitation will be held from 1-2PM same day prior at the Antioch Baptist Church.
Condolences may be sent to www.brooksandwhite.com.
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Mike Smith

October 9, 2025

Lisa, Gina and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a good man. My thoughts and prayers for you all as you go through this time.

Mike and Nell Smith

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