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GEORGE TILLMAN  
On Thursday, July 20, 2017. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Marguerite Francis Tillman; three sons, George A., Colbert A. and Lamont A. Tillman; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. Friday, July 28 at Campbell AME Methodist Church, 2562 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, SE. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, MD. Arrangements by POPE FUNERAL HOME.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 26, 2017.

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Bessie Greene

July 17, 2020

Gone but not forgotten!

Bessie Greene

July 16, 2019

George is gone but never forgotten. His memory will forever live on in the hearts of his beloved family, friends, and acquaintances.

Edna C Jenkins

July 29, 2017

George Tillman was one of the greatest musicians that I have known. He was a gifted song writer and a great man. He will truly be missed by all who were privileged to know this man who was a gift from God, to the world.

Renette Walker

July 28, 2017

To my forever next door neighbors,

Though many years have past, the Tillman smile is ever imprinted in my heart. Mrs. Tillman, Tony, Al and Monty I'm truly sorry for the loss of Mr. Tillman. His delightful nature lives on in all whose lives he richly touched. I'm indeed blessed and grateful to have known him.
Love,
Renette

Brenda (Tucker) Jones

July 27, 2017

My deepest sympathy to the family.

Faith Always

Brenda (Tucker) Jones

July 27, 2017

My deepest sympathy to the family.

Frances McIlwain

July 27, 2017

You will always be in my memory. Rest in peace cousin.

Sharon Shuler

July 26, 2017

To the Tillman family, I am very sorry for your loss, I use to work the lottery and I will never forget how nice Mr George was, and he was a great piano player. R. I.P. I pray that you all will find the comfort to help your healing process. God bless you all.

Cassandra McLeod

July 26, 2017

To the Family,
Extending my deep and heartfelt sympathy to your family.

May God Bless You,

Bessie Greene

July 26, 2017

My deepest condolences to the family. George was quite a treasure and will be truly missed.

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