Celebrating the life of
Lowell Clifton Tillman
October 06, 1931 - June 06, 2016
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Lowell Clifton Tillman
Lowell Clifton Tillman, 84, of Savannah, died peacefully, Monday, June 6, 2016 after a short illness. He was born in Appling County, GA on October 6, 1931, to the late Herschel and Ruth Tillman of Surrency, GA. He graduated from Surrency High School and was a graduate of Emory University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Science. He was chemist for Kaiser Agricultural Products for 28 years. He also had a successful career as a chemist for U.S. Customs for 16 years and retired at age 70. He was also a lifelong tree farmer and worked in the logging business for many years. Like his father, he loved his land, trees and spending time at his farm. He was a terrific dancer and was a member of the Starlight Dance Club for many years. He was a member of Isle of Hope United Methodist Church and a member of the Berean Sunday School Class. He loved attending church, singing in the choir, and men’s chorus.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 35 years, Rachel Goff, granddaughter, Jillian Crager, brothers, Raiford and Rooney, sisters, Verma Tillman, LouAlta Tomberlin, and Hazel Thomann.
He is survived by his daughters, Jeanne Crager (Michael), Cathy Clarke (Todd), Julie Yawn (Charles), stepdaughters, Cheryl Longhauser (John), and Geegee Kirkley (Lamar), and numerous grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his brother, Stanford, and sister, Nita Henderson.
Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Isle of Hope United Methodist Church.
Burial will be in the Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to Isle of Hope United Methodist Church Endowment Fund.
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
May Jehovah give your family the needed strength to cope with the loss of your loved one. Isaiah 65:17
- Kelly, Pooler, Ga
Dear Julie, Please accept my condolences in the loss of your father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. In Christ's Love, Linda
- Linda Lucas, Pooler, GA
Our deepest condolences to the Tillman family. Vivian Fields Kelly & Jim Kelly, Kenny Kelly, Dawn Kelly
- Vivian Fields Kelly & Family, Hollywood, Fla
My condolences to the Tillman family. I worked at Kaiser with Lowell for years. He was a good person and will be missed. Barry Cobb
- Barry Cobb, Guyton, GA
Uncle Lowell was an amazingly good man and beloved and respected uncle. He is in my earliest memories and will remain so for as long as I live. I'm so happy to have been able to see him one more time and that my sons could pay respects to their Granddaddy Rooney's brother, Great Uncle Lowell.
- Thomas Tillman, Decatur, GA
I will really miss granddaddy.
- Georgia Clarke, Fort Walton Beach, FL
Susan& I will surely miss Uncle Lowell & his weekly visits.
- Ed Tillman, Surrency, Ga
May Jehovah give your family the needed strength to cope with the loss of your loved one. Isaiah 65:17
- Kelly, Pooler, Ga
Dear Julie, Please accept my condolences in the loss of your father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. In Christ's Love, Linda
- Linda Lucas, Pooler, GA
Our deepest condolences to the Tillman family. Vivian Fields Kelly & Jim Kelly, Kenny Kelly, Dawn Kelly
- Vivian Fields Kelly & Family, Hollywood, Fla
My condolences to the Tillman family. I worked at Kaiser with Lowell for years. He was a good person and will be missed. Barry Cobb
- Barry Cobb, Guyton, GA
Uncle Lowell was an amazingly good man and beloved and respected uncle. He is in my earliest memories and will remain so for as long as I live. I'm so happy to have been able to see him one more time and that my sons could pay respects to their Granddaddy Rooney's brother, Great Uncle Lowell.
- Thomas Tillman, Decatur, GA
I will really miss granddaddy.
- Georgia Clarke, Fort Walton Beach, FL
Susan& I will surely miss Uncle Lowell & his weekly visits.
- Ed Tillman, Surrency, Ga
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
