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Raymond Tilley Obituary
NEWTON - Raymond Paul Tilley, 64, of Gail St., loving husband, father and grandfather, died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006, at Catawba Valley Medical Center.
Born Jan. 24, 1942, in Iredell County, Mr. Tilley was the son of the late William Marion and Ruth Perry Tilley.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Newton and was previously employed as an instrumentation tech with Fluor Daniels. He was presently a motorcycle mechanic for Tilley Harley-Davidson.
He was also a member of Kennedy Hall American Legion in Cleveland. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in the Vietnam War.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Janie Tilley.
Survivors include wife Dianne Blume Tilley of the home; daughters and sons-in-law Teresa Tilley Smith and husband Doug Smith of Charlotte, Shera Waller-Smith and husband Mike Smith of Conover, Shannon Yarborough and husband Bryan Yarborough of Newton; son Eric Flouton of Salisbury; grandchildren Bailey Smith of Charlotte, Kayla Yarborough of Forest City, Spencer Mills of Granite Quarry and two grandchildren expected (due in October 2006) Braxton Smith and Bryleigh Smith; sisters Janice Beeson of Hillsville, Va., Rachel Kale of Rock Hill, S.C.; brothers Don Tilley of Statesville and Arnold Tilley and Richard Tilley of Mooresville; and many special nieces, nephews and friends
Service: A Service of Remembrance will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Newton. The Rev. Daniel G. Martin will officiate. Burial will follow at Catawba Memorial Park with military rites by American Legion Post 16 .
Visitation: The family will receive friends Wednesday prior at the church from 1:30-2:45 p.m.
Memorials: Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 926, Newton, NC 28658; or Victory Junction Gang Camp, 4500 Adams Way, Randleman, NC 27317.
The Tilley family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home and Crematory in Newton. Online condolences may be sent to the Tilley family at www.willisreynoldsfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Tilley
Jerry Swan
August 23, 2006
Raymond:
You are a very good friend and I will miss seeing you a lot.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Melissa, Kim and Tommy Leonhardt - Houston
August 23, 2006
We are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if we can do anything to help you get through this most difficult time.
Ruth Fisher
August 22, 2006
Dianne and all the family, Jack and I are so deeply saddened to read of Raymond's death. I know he was such a special and caring person. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless and strengthen you all in this time of sorrow and great loss.
With Love and Sympathy,
Ruth and Jack Fisher
Garry Ballard
August 22, 2006
To the family of Raymond Tilley: I am saddened to learn of Raymond's death. He was a good man with a big heart. I will always treasure his friendship and the wonderful times we had playing golf through the years in Myrlte Beach. We will miss his jovial spirit. May God be with you in this time of sorrow.
Linda Callicutt
August 22, 2006
Dianne, I was so saddened to hear of Raymond's passing.
May the love of God and the precious memories give you strength for the times ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Debbie Graham
August 22, 2006
Dianne, Shera, Shannon: May God bless you in this time of sorrow. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Thinking of you during this sorrowful time, Debbie and Bennie Graham
Robert/Hilda Taylor
August 22, 2006
Ray you are going to be missed by all who knew you. May GOD be with you on your way to HEAVEN.
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