Henry Tillman

Henry Tillman was born the second child and second son of seven children on December 6, 1946, to the late Hardy Tillman and Marion Tillman in Windermere, Florida. He was educated in the Orange County School System and received his secondary education at Charles R. Drew High School in Winter Garden, Florida. Henry accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Isleworth Missionary Baptist Church in Windermere. In February of 1968, Henry was united in Holy Matrimony to the former Jacquelyn Hunter (Jacquelyn Mitchell) and to this union seven children were born; two of which pre-ceded him in death; Henry Tillman, Jr. and Shandrae Tillman. Henry was a skilled truck driver and spent the majority of his work years employed with several Central Florida companies such as Chase and Company (also known as Chase Groves of Isleworth) Hubbard Construction Group and Florida Rock Industries. Henry even earned the privilege of being hired by a private company to transport Shuttle components to the Kennedy Space Center during the construction of the Space Shuttle Columbia. He would later conclude his extensive career at the Central Florida Auction in Ocoee, Florida thus officially beginning his retirement. Henry loved to fish and spent many hours as a young man boating and fishing on the Butler Chain of Lakes. It is not surprising that he would pass this love to each of his children who well into their adult years enjoyed tremendously; fishing with their Father. On Friday, March 14, 2014, at 3:53 p.m. the Lord in His infinite wisdom deemed it timely to call our beloved Henry from our midst. His departure is a deep and personal loss to his family and friends and he will be greatly missed by them all. In addition to his Father and two children, Henry was preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Tillman and brothers, Eugene Tillman and Willie Tillman. He leaves to cherish his precious memories, a Loving Mother; Marion Tillman Pate, two sons; Maury L. Tillman (Jocelyn) and Horonadis O. Tillman, three daughters; Batina Tillman (Anthony), Akia Tillman Mitchell (Dosichell), Latorinn Tillman (Keith), one sister; Jeanette Jefferson (Larry), two brothers; Hardy Tillman, Jr. and Lonzy Tillman (Diane), thirteen grandchildren, five great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and sorrowing friends

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Henry Tillman

December 6, 1946 - March 14, 2014