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Martin Gary Tillman

Martin Tillman Obituary

TILLMAN, Martin Gary
(1960-2005) Born Dec. 29, 1960, in Alturas, CA. Marty's life ended unexpectedly on Oct. 5, 2005, in the same county where he was born and loved so much. He moved to Redding, CA, at the age of 3, where he lived until he graduated from Enterprise High in 1979. In 1981 he moved to the Sacramento area and in 1985 he married his soul mate, Christine. Marty was a devoted husband, loving son, father, and pa. He was an inspiration to the many friends and family members in his life. He had a passion for his work and in 1998 became the founder & president of Alliance Building Products. He always strived for success. He loved the outdoors, hunting, and spending time with his large family, never forgetting who he was or where he came from. Marty had a short but wonderful life. He is our hero and will live in our hearts forever. Marty leaves behind the many loves of his life including his wife Chris and their children, Eric Martin and Shauna Marie, son-in-law Chad Campbell and two granddaughters, Madisen and Taylor who he referred to as "Pa's Girls." Marty is also survived by his father Gary Tillman, mother and stepfather Maureen and Bob Corby, grandparents, George & Coy Tillman & Margaret Gard. He was preceded in death by grandfathers Mick Jones and Glen Gard. Marty is additionally survived by his sisters and their spouses, Eileen & Cary Laurance, Cathy & Jim URen and Pam & Mike Goff , two brothers, J.D. Justiss & David Corby, as well as in-laws Byron & Bobby Scoggan, and Jim & Nikki Scoggan who loved him as their own. Marty is also survived by nieces & nephews; Ryan, Adam, Haley, Katie, Lindsey, Cody, Brandy & B.J. Additionally, he leaves behind cousins, uncles, aunts and so many friends who will miss him forever. Marty has a place in everyone's heart and will never be forgotten. My darling, Dad, Pa - we love you infinity! In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to American Heart Assoc., 2007 O St., Sacramento, CA 95814. Services will be held at Mt. Vernon Memorial in Fair Oaks, CA, on Friday, Oct. 14, at 12:00 Noon. Visitation will be on Oct. 13 from 5:00-8:00 PM.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee from Oct. 11 to Oct. 12, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Martin Tillman

Sponsored by Mom & Bob.

37 Entries

September 26, 2018

This has never gotten easier. Missing and loving you just as much as ever. Love you forever xxoo

March 7, 2012

Thinking about you today.

February 4, 2012

Marty's loved Grandmother passed away Thursday....I miss him everyday, and I know she did. Now she can be with him.
I love you both....

February 2, 2012

There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you. Miss you forever

Eric Tillman

November 16, 2007

I miss you dad! its been over two years now and i still think about you every day. I will always remember the things you taught me!!! I hope to see you again one day

Maureen Corby

October 16, 2006

It has been a year since Marty left us...It still doesn't seem possible. Most of the family made a trip up to where he died in the mountains on Oct 5th. It is a very peaceful place. I guess I needed to see that for myself.
Thank you so much for all the cards and calls and all the other special things you have done for our family this year. We are trying to go on as we think Marty would want us to. Please remember him as the special person he was.
Much love to all, his mom.....

Ray Manalus

September 28, 2006

I just found out yesterday (9-27-06) that Marty had passed away. I was shocked and sadden by his sudden death. Marty was a hard working person who got the job done. I'm glad that I knew him for he was an excellent person and a true leader. I will never forget him and knowingly that Marty had a good heart and was sincere. We will see Marty again in the kingdom of god and there he will be reunited with family and friends. May god bless!

chris tillman

March 25, 2006

It has almost been 6 months since Marty left us. The love and support we have received from family and friends has been tremendous. Every day someone reminds me of how Marty touched their lives and how much he is missed by so many. Please accept my heartfelt - though belated - thanks and appreciation for the kindness expressed by all of you. I still stumble through each day in disbelief - I still wake up expecting to see him - I still can't fully accept this as "our" reality. Although I am heartbroken that Marty was taken from us so soon - I am forever grateful that I got to share 22 years of my life with a man I admired, respected, laughed with, dreamed with and loved with every beat of my heart.

Aunt Gin

October 19, 2005

As I read all of these entries in Marty's guest book I realize that Marty was special to alot of people, especially his family. Marty was a positive influence on hundreds of people and I am sure he never even realized it. He did it by being a loving, caring person and by always striving to do his best. We can all learn by his example. Marty always had a big hug for me when I saw him and I will always miss that. I like to think that he is in heaven now waiting for all of us with a big hug. We will always miss you Marty

Aunt Shirley

October 19, 2005

Although we have said Goodbye... There will forever be gapping hole in all of our hearts. In my mind I have left you on Schaffer Mountain

roaming the hills in your "Eddie Bauer" gidup,stalking the Big Ones.

To all of the Big Bucks on the Mountain...watch out for him... and Be afraid....Be very afraid.

Richard Charles Duncan Jr

October 18, 2005

Tagme Tillman

This is how I will always remember you. It is hard to put onto words the sorrow I feel for your family. You are truly one of those people in life that will never be forgotten. I will miss you big.

To the Tillman family. My younger brother left us two years ago and I can tell you it will get easier to cope with in time. The pain will never go away, but as other people have left messages here, remember all the great Marty times in your memory.

Marty & Sisters

October 18, 2005

Pam Tillman-Goff

October 18, 2005

Marty...my big brother...my friend -

I see all these posts, I saw the attendance at his service and I realize...I realize Marty not only was huge in life and special to our family, but he had many, many friends and co-workers who he influenced and impacted in great ways and will be missed dearly by all. As his little sister, I can say this; Marty was all about family #1. His love for his wife, kids, parents and grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles & cousins was so intense that we will never find this kind of love again. He made sure he was a weekly, if not daily part of our lives, caring, advising, (bossing! :)and loving each and every one of us. #2 was his strive of excellence, running a successful, honest business and leading hard working, honest people the way Marty was taught not only by our Dad, but by his past employers who inspired him.

To Marty: Who would have known the memories I will hold closest in my heart today were you dropping loogies on my forehead or putting a pillow over my head and sucking my air as a kid...who would have known those walks down the hallway at Christmas Eileen, Cathy, yourself and I had to do before we could see our presents....the countless Easter Egg hunts, the rides on your motorcycles and in your black truck would be memories treasured so much by me today...You promised me you'd take care of our parents just recently and you'd be there for me always....These past few days I've been dwelling on how we will all do this without you...and today I realize... we will never be without you...you will help with everything, you will still boss me around...I just have to stop, listen and hear you in my heart. I will forever miss your physical voice, your huge hugs and your presence in my life. If I had to place a order of a perfect big brother, I would have ordered you... Thank you Dad, Mom & God for giving us Marty...

To Chris, Eric & Shauna - I will always be there for you guys..you know that. Lean on me, ask me anything - I love you all with all my heart -

To Dad, To Mom, to my Siblings, Aunts, Uncles & Cousins - keep opening your hearts & arms to all of us left on earth. We all know now that life is short - Together we can keep Marty's memories alive, carry on the way he would want us to (of course always remembering how good looking and smart he was!)keep hunting, loving and living and always know that we will all be together again someday; including Marty.

I love you all....

Pam

Dave Newell

October 17, 2005

To Marty's family and friends, I met him as an employee nearly a year ago, but began to know him as more than the Big Boss.

He was genuine in the welfare of his employees, and considered us all a part of his family.

Today, we still work to keep Marty's dream alive, and will continue to do so for many years to come.

Al ,Bonnie, Ryan & Kyle Nichols

October 14, 2005

To Chris and all other family members:

The news of Marty’s passing has put us all in shock. Marty was such a loving person and had a way of making you feel like you were a long time friend even if you’d just met him. We will always remember his smile and easygoing nature. It will be so hard to say goodbye to Marty today, as he will truly be missed by all that knew and loved him. You are all in our thoughts.

Beth Acero

October 13, 2005

Dear Family,

I didn't know Marty personally, but through my daughter Katie who works for the company. Katie always had something nice to say about Marty and has learned from Marty's guidance and good business practices. I wish I could have met Marty and feel like I have known him a little through Katie. I want to wish you all the comfort of God's grace while you "manage" this time in your life. I hope there is some comfort in knowing that Marty will always live on in your hearts and the many memories you have made with him.

God Bless You All

Donald L

October 13, 2005

Dear Family

Marty was mostly a business Friend of mine but I have known Him since the late 80s and have grown to love and respect him for his honesty and good business sence.He will be sorly missed, and His memory will be with Me all the days of my life.

My love and simpathy to the large family of Marty they were blessed to have had him even for this short time.

Sincerly Donald L Dean

Laura Guillory

October 13, 2005

He was a very nice person to know and to work for. Even for the short time that I worked for him as his receptionist. Him and his family will be in my prayers. To his wife and kids just remember to be strong and that he's not gone from you just from earth. He'll always be with you in your hearts and memories. God bless you and your family.

Jill Powell

October 13, 2005

To the Tillman and Goff Families,

We're so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you're in our thoughts and prayers. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5

Love,

The Powell Family

Kelvin Sr.

Jill

Kelvin Jr. (Kutter)

Kyland

Pa, Yaya, and Maddy

October 12, 2005

Maureen Corby

October 12, 2005

Thank you to all of that loved Marty. He was our special boy and a wonderful loving man. I always thought he would be there to take care of us. I am sure he is telling us to get on with it and remember him like he was. Right now our hearts are breaking, but knowing all of you cared helps. We will miss him every day of our lives. Thanks to all of you, Marty's Mom

John, Sue & Todd Mincks

October 12, 2005

Dear Chris, Shauna & Chad, Eric and all of Marty and Chris' family members: We are shocked and saddened to hear the news about Marty. We still cannot believe it! What a terrible shock this must be to all of you. Marty was such a wonderful man, great father to Shauna and Eric, and you could see it in Chris’ eyes how much they loved each other. We’re sending all our love and deepest sympathy to all of you...you will be in our thoughts and prayers daily. God Bless this family!

Carol Lockridge

October 12, 2005

Dear Chris and family,

The loss of Marty, sudden and unexpected, leaves family and friends in shock, disbelief and terrible grief. I want you to know that you are all in my prayers, asking the good Lord to ease your pain, bestow his graces upon you, lead you through this very difficult time, and carry you when you need to be lifted up. I knew Marty as my neighbor and always enjoyed having some conversation with him when we happened to meet outside in our yards. Marty always had a smile and a kind word, as he worked in his yard. Chris, please know that I am a good listener and would like to help you in any way that I can. I hurt for you, know that seemingly unbearable heartache, and can tell you that one day you will smile again and live your life joyfully with Marty always in your heart. God bless and hold you in his loving embrace.

Your neighbor,

Carol Lockridge

Melissa Richardson

October 12, 2005

Marty you will always be with me, as a mentor and a friend. You were the very best boss that I have ever had the pleasure to work with.

I thank you for all the advise and the time you gave to me in the furthering of my career, even after I left your company you were still there for me. You are truley special person. There will never be a day when you are not in my heart.

To Chris there children and the girls, I hope that you find peace in your hearts and souls. Remeber his laughter and his smiles and his off little jokes during the hard times, and try and smile. As he would want us to.

You will all be in my prayers,

Cheri Law-Modisett

October 12, 2005

To All My Wonderful Tillman Relatives:

I want to express my condolences and heartfelt sadness for the loss of Marty. How well I know the feeling of losing someone so suddenly and whom you love so dearly. Words cannot express how I hurt for you and with you in this time and how I know you will grieve for him over the next days, months and years. Although I didn't know my cousin Marty and have only met him just a handful of times, I do know the family he comes from and I know he grew up loved and cared for just as it sounds he has done for all of his family and friends. I wish I could be there for the funeral, but I am not able to and do want to send my love and thoughts for Marty and everyone who survives him in the Tillman and Corby families. I hope you can take some solace in the fact that he has stepped into the arms and hands of God and all the other family and friends who have gone before him. He is in the one true paradise and all the love he has given will be returned to him for all eternity. Please be at peace soon.

Love,

Cousin

Dev Williams

October 11, 2005

My new friend Marty.....although I only met you once, I felt like I knew you and Chris all my life. You touched my heart and made both Dwayne and I feel so important in just one night. We laughed so hard that evening! You brought such goodness out in all of us and for that, I will never forget you! I will stand with your daughter, her family, your son and your wife and will be there always for each of them. Please rest with peace and let us know that you’re near. You bloomed in our hearts and will not ever fade away!

Laurie Goettsch-Kelley

October 11, 2005

Dear Chris, I am so sorry to read about Marty's death. Although it's been years since we've seen each other, your family was remembered fondly by my kids and I as recently as last week. I pray for peace that only God can give as you trust Him for your future and keep holding onto the memories of a great man. God bless you now and always, lots of love, Laurie

John Freitas

October 11, 2005

To Marty's family, Dan and Dave at Alliance:

Please allow me to send my most sincere sympathies to all of you. Like you, I will miss Marty.

In the coming days, I hope that each of us remembers a treasured memory of Marty. I hope it is one that brings a laugh or smile to our faces. I believe that Marty would want us to remember him that way.

Joe & Kelly Zakhir

October 11, 2005

For The Tillman Family

We wish to express our sincere condolences for your loss. Marty was a wonderful person. We hope in time your pain will be less. He may be gone but he will never be forgotten. He will be always in our hearts and on our minds.

Sincerely

Joe & Kelly Zakhir

Jacqueline Mincks

October 11, 2005

My dearest Chris, Shauna & Chad, Eric and all of Marty and Chris' family members:

We are so deeply saddened to hear about Marty. What a terrible shock this must be to all of you. Marty was such a wonderful guy, always that beautiful smile and laughing eyes, a heart and soul full of love and caring for his friends and family...I will always remember how loving and kind he was to Brandon and I, always making us feel so welcome, going out of his way to make sure Brandon had a fishing pole for the pond...."I just LOVE 'Uncle Marty', Brandon would say...I close my eyes and feel his sincere love,warmth and strength...he always made me feel so safe with his big hugs...He was and always will be loved and remembered as one of those rare human beings that managed to touch in a special way everyone that he came in contact with....I know now that he is looking down and watching over all of you...as he always has watched over everyone....Sending all our love and deepest sympathy to all of you...you will be on our minds and in our prayers daily.

With all our love to all of you,

Jacki and Brandon Mincks

Janet and Ronnie Smyer

October 11, 2005

Dear Tillmans. Our greatest condolences for the loss of Marty. Ronnie and Eric have been friends since kindergarten and I rememebr what a great role model Marty was for the boys. I am so sorry may God Bless you all.

Tim Floyd

October 11, 2005

Dear Tillman Family,

I went to school with Marty starting a Parsons Jr High through Enterprise H.S. He was a good friend, always happy, always with a joke. I have alot a great memories that I will treasure even more now. May god bless your family.

Kirstine L. Prock

October 11, 2005

To the Family of Marty Tillman -- I only met Marty once when he was a boy and was with his mom, and it was evident what a happy, joyful boy he was. His mom and I have been friends since grade school. All my love and hugs to you, Maureen, and the rest of Marty's family. Know that I am with you in spirit this week and later and if there is anything I can do, please let me know!

Theron Mincks

October 11, 2005

Dearest Tillman Family, I am very saddened to hear of your Loss, of Uncle Marty...He was a very great man, who has inspired us all. Even if you know it or not, Uncle Marty has touched everyone of our lives...Uncle Marty, you will be sadly missed, and never forgotten...God Bless

Jeff McFall

October 11, 2005

Although I only knew Marty as I young man, I remember the endearing love and loyatly he had for his family and his zest for life. My heartfelt condolences go out to you all - may you be blessed and comforted at this difficult time.

Heidi Kagarakis

October 11, 2005

Frank and I along with all of our crazy Bunko group will miss Marty so much. Chris we are all here to help and we will see you on Friday.

Kay King

October 11, 2005

Dear Tillman Family - I just wanted to express my sincere condolences. I work across the street from Alliance & met Marty about 3 years ago. I found him to be a genuinely warm 'people' person - quick with a smile - I was immediately comfortable & that is a rare find. I am so very sorry for your loss & hope the passage of time will lessen your pain.

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