George Rod Tillman of McKinney, Texas passed away on April 11, 2019, at the age of 78. He was born on September 16, 1940, to George and Doris (Long) Tillman in Mobile, Alabama. George attended Florida State University and Graceland University where he played football. He was a graduate of the University of Tampa and earned his master’s degree from Park College. On, December 29, 1964, George married Kathleen Collet in Midland, Michigan. He served his country proudly in the United States Army in Vietnam and retired from the army after 21 years of service. He worked at Community of Christ, for 23 years before his retirement.
George is survived by his wife, Kathleen Tillman of McKinney, Texas; son, Greg Tillman and wife, Candace of McKinney, Texas; grandchildren, Drea, Gwennyth, Anika, Jocelyn and Maren; and numerous other loving family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Doris Tillman and sons, Drew and Chad Tillman.