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1971
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Roger Tilson Obituary
February 27, 1971 - May 22, 2024
MARION, VA
Roger Dale Tilson "Rabbit", passed away at his home on Scratch Gravel in Marion, on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
Roger was very loved by his community. He was a loving and kindhearted person that everyone loved. He never met a stranger. He always said "speak to everyone you see because you don't never know what kind of day that person is having." Roger graduated from Marion Senior High School in 1989.
He was a member of the Marion Fire Department EMS for 23+ years. He enjoyed driving around at Christmas with the Santa sleigh with the Mayor David Helms, and the Grinch. Watching the faces of kids and even adults, he loved it.
He started working at K-mart, and then went to Visdor (Coffman Stairs) where he spent 20+ years. Later he went off to living his dream of driving a truck for Kegley Trucking. He worked four years at General Dynamics, then to the Town of Marion. He had made forever friends at all places. He was known as the trash truck driver, and he loved going around blowing the horn at everyone; most of all seeing the kids getting excited and waiting on the trash truck. Roger also enjoyed helping with the VFW Post 4667 with putting flags out on the courthouse lawn for Memorial Day.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Pauline Tilson; one brother George Allen Tilson. The ones left behind to cherish his memories are his loving wife, Donna H. Tilson of 17 years, who he loved with all his heart and stood beside her all the way; sons, Tyler Tilson and wife Jessica of Chilhowie, Junior Hall and wife Meranda of Marion; grandchildren Brock, Myndee, Autumn, Rizia Bentley, Lee, Brylee, Jynna Hall all of Marion; his miracle grand-baby Hadleigh Tilson of Chilhowie; two fur babies Chewbacca and Lola; brother and sister-in-law Clark and Tonya Tilson; nephew Cooper Tilson from Caramel, IN; special uncle Bill Gullion; and aunt Frances Cassell and husband Jimmy.
We would like to thank the doctors and nurses at WCCH for taking good care of him. Wythe Hospice of SWVA for their support. His wife would like to thank the family and Fire/EMS for all they did, and all the friends and family that came to see him.
Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m., Sunday, May 26, 2024, from the Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel in Marion with Pastor Ernie Powers and Pastor David Bise officiating. The family will receive friends from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. Full Fire/EMS Honors will be rendered by the Marion Fire and EMS. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. for the procession to the cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley's Funeral Home of Marion is serving the Tilson Family.
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938 North Main Street
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Avery Cornett
May 26, 2024
Roger was always present for Marion. I true example of giving and service to his fellow man. He will be greatly missed, greatest sympathy to his family, friends and all who served alongside him. May God comfort you and lessen the impact of this loss.
luther salyers
May 26, 2024
sorry to hear about roger we worked together at visador for 3 years he taught me everthing i know about running a tenton machine every time we saw each other in town he would always say hi
Norma and Anthony Hayden
May 25, 2024
So sorry Donna and Tyler and Jr and meranda for your loss we all are in our thoughts and prayers and will always remember what a special man he was we are here for you all if you need anything we love you all
Rhonda Bannister
May 25, 2024
I've known Roger for while but he has great great heart soul. He'd never leave you in harms way. Always there if you was stressed out but feel.like talking. He loved Donna with all his heart and the family. Rabbit, #onna and all family and all friends you made through life and community and anyone else life that you touched is going to miss you very much cause you my dear friend was very special person to all. We shall all see you again my friend rest in peace.
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Jason Tilson
May 25, 2024
Jason tilson and family iam lost for words rodger was such a good person I wish I could just see and talk to him one last time love you rodger prayers for all the family
Deborah Steele Evans
May 24, 2024
Roger Rabbit was 1 of a kind. I know he will be missed terribly. He would have done anything for anyone. He had a huge heart. R. I. P. My friend.
My thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Diana Ashley
May 24, 2024
Donna I am truly sorry for your loss. Rog was a great friend of mine since grade school and continued on to graduation and life. I considered him a true friend. Rest in Peace Rog and Donna please reach out if I can do anything for you and your family.
jerry reed
May 24, 2024
I'm truly going to miss you buddy. Didn't have the pleasure of knowing you for very many years, but in those few years we became good friends. Will miss you blowing your trash truck horn a couple of houses before you got to mine so this old man would have time to make it to the curb to chat a few words with you. This street hasn't been the same since you had to stop driving. I'm sure it's the same on all the streets in the town of Marion. You were truly one of a kind. The mold has been broken. Love you Rog and will miss you dearly.
Ashley Snavely
May 24, 2024
I had the honor of working with Rabbit at Coffman Stairs for close to 3 years. He loved to joke around and give me a hard time. The work days went by faster bc of his great personality. Rabbit you will truly be missed. To Donna and the entire family you are in my prayers. So sorry for your loss.
James Walls
May 23, 2024
My Condolences to his family and freinds, Rest in Peace.
Tommy Crigger
May 23, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
May 23, 2024
Roger was one of my students at Atkins Elementary. Polite, friendly, happyalways prepared for school. He helped make my job as a teacher very rewarding! Then he drove the trash truck in our neighborhood. He always passed the house with a wave and a smile! He was a good citizen and he will be missed!!
Eric Armbrister
May 23, 2024
Will b missed lots
Resident On Race Blvd.
May 23, 2024
I will miss you on trash day!! You waving and smiling. What a nice person! My condolences to the family!!
Lisa Hutton Sheets
May 23, 2024
Donna &Family
So sorry to learn about rabbit he was one of a kind he will missed greatly keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers
Jodi Clark (Blevins)
May 23, 2024
Roger was a great person We graduated together and he was always willing to help fellow students in need. So sorry for your loss.
Allan Romans
May 23, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will remember you and miss you always. Praying for the family.
Garland Gross
May 23, 2024
Rest in peace my friend
Sherry Blevins
May 23, 2024
I was so lucky to work with rabbit for many years at Coffman stairs an live on hill from itchy rock you were a very special person love hearing the weather u will be missed
Christi Hess
May 23, 2024
Donna and family, Roger was truly one of a kind. So many memories of him from back in the days of cruising K-mart parking lot to us all working together at Visador. We would see each other at Ingles on Sunday mornings before church and stop and chat for a few. He will be missed by so many. My love, thoughts and prayers go out to y’all during this difficult time.
Casi
May 23, 2024
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Kim Hall
May 23, 2024
Donna and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Roger was such a gem. He will be missed by so many. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Patsy Moore Thomas
May 23, 2024
Dear Donna and Family
You are all in our thoughts and prayers
Roger was a very special young man
May God surround you with His peace comfort and strength
God Bless
April Keesling
May 23, 2024
To say you will be missed is an understatement. You are a HUGE part of our family at the FD. We have laughed, fussed & fought together for many years. I have many, many memories of moments we have shared & I treasure each one. I love you my friend. We have it from here. RIP.
Sherry Carrico
May 23, 2024
Roger was one of the best men I have ever known. He was kind, funny, genuine, and a true friend. He was loved by so many and will truly be missed. It does seem like the good ones die young. Fly high my dear friend. Sending love and prayers to his family.
Bryan Baxter
May 23, 2024
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Rog. I knew him for many years. I don't know of a single soul who didn't like him. It's so hard to let go of a person like Rog but I understand that he has reached the finish line and is now in the loving arms of God. I will one day see you there ol buddy.
Dreama Vernon
May 22, 2024
Roger(Dodge) was a good person & a good friend. He will be missed
Joseph Hall
May 22, 2024
In memory of such a great person with a huge heart. It was an honor to serve along side of Rodger.
Joyce Cullop
May 22, 2024
I am so sorry to hear about Roger’s death. I taught Roger at Atkins. He was a great person. He will be truly missed. Prayers for the family.
Dennis Umbarger
May 22, 2024
Dennis and I are so sorry to hear of Roger's passing.We have your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Sarah Mckee
May 22, 2024
I’ll never forget you Roger! Fly high with aunt Polly! Tyler I’m so so sorry!
Wendy Arnett
May 22, 2024
He was a sweet person ! I worked with him at dynamics rest in peace roger!
Lynn Morris
May 22, 2024
Donna and family you are in my thoughts and prayers. I have never met such a wonderful person in my life as Rabbit. He was always a happy go lucky person and will be missed greatly. I love you all.
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