Celebrating the life of
Harris Tillman Anderson
Passed away on November 26, 2018
Harris “Tillman” Anderson, 75, passed away peacefully with family by his side, in Gainesville, GA on November 26, 2018. He was born to Harris and Kathryn Anderson, February 16, 1943 in Savannah, GA. He grew up in Savannah where he graduated from Savannah High School. After high school he joined the U.S. Coast Guard, where he served in the Savannah and Charleston Ports. “Tillman” to his many friends, retired after 38 years of service as top salesman from Sysco Food Services, Jacksonville, FL. Later retiring a second time in Business Development from IFH Food Services. He was a great mentor to many in his field.
He was a Mason in the Thunderbolt Lodge and a member of Chapel by The Sea Baptist Church on Tybee Island. Tillman loved spending time on the water, fishing and boating, often with his grandsons.
Surviving are his wife, Ellen Earles Anderson; son, Rick Anderson and his wife Jewel; daughter, Tina Smith and her husband Barry; daughter Lee Abraham and five grandchildren, Nathan Anderson, Rachel Anderson, Justin Smith, Dylan Smith, and Evan Smith. He is also survived by two Uncles, Gilbert Anderson and Sanford Anderson of Lyons, GA, as well as a large extended family.
Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 30, 2018 at the Islands Chapel of Fox and Weeks with The Rev. Dr. David Laughner officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Remembrances may be made to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville, GA 30501.
Our sincere sympathy. May God’s thoughts toward the family be one of peace, a future and a hope. Please read Jeremiah 29:11, 12 and John 5:28.
- RH, Queens, N.Y.
Extending my condolences to the Anderson family and friends for your loss. The Bible holds out hope for our dear love one. At "2 corinthians 1:3,4" says "Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Father of tender mercies, and the God of all comfort who comfort us in all our trails so that we be able to comfort others in any sort of trails with the comfort we received from God."
- Gwen , , GA
Ellen, So sorry for your loss. Tillman was a true southern gentleman. I enjoyed working with him, as well as his friendship. My thoughts and prayers for you and your Family. John Greer
- John Greer, Jacksonville , Florida
Tina, Please know Jay and I are praying for you and your family during this difficult time. Please take good care of yourself. Helen
- Helen P Bradley , Savannah , Ga
Ellen, our thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your loss. Tillman was quite a character. I will miss sending him green peanuts in the spring. Love to you and your family. Pat, Tom and Matt
- Pat, Tom & Matt Anderson, Pooler, G
I worked with Tillman at Sysco Foods from January 1989 through June 1995. We had a great friendship built on mutual respect and I will remember him as a man of great Character, Integrity, Morals, Values and Principles. God bless his spirit and God bless and comfort his family during this difficult time.
- Richard & Ann Lutz and family, Savannah, GA
Tillman was the consummate professional. He was a friend for over 30 years. We shall miss his quick laughter and friendship. Our deepest sympathy to his family. He loved each of you so much
- Ron & Pearl Beaupre, Savannah, Ga
My condolences to the family. May you find comfort in the scripture at Revelation 21:4.
- Niecy, www.jw.org,
Our sincere sympathy. May God’s thoughts toward the family be one of peace, a future and a hope. Please read Jeremiah 29:11, 12 and John 5:28.
- RH, Queens, N.Y.
Extending my condolences to the Anderson family and friends for your loss. The Bible holds out hope for our dear love one. At "2 corinthians 1:3,4" says "Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Father of tender mercies, and the God of all comfort who comfort us in all our trails so that we be able to comfort others in any sort of trails with the comfort we received from God."
- Gwen , , GA
Ellen, So sorry for your loss. Tillman was a true southern gentleman. I enjoyed working with him, as well as his friendship. My thoughts and prayers for you and your Family. John Greer
- John Greer, Jacksonville , Florida
Tina, Please know Jay and I are praying for you and your family during this difficult time. Please take good care of yourself. Helen
- Helen P Bradley , Savannah , Ga
Ellen, our thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your loss. Tillman was quite a character. I will miss sending him green peanuts in the spring. Love to you and your family. Pat, Tom and Matt
- Pat, Tom & Matt Anderson, Pooler, G
I worked with Tillman at Sysco Foods from January 1989 through June 1995. We had a great friendship built on mutual respect and I will remember him as a man of great Character, Integrity, Morals, Values and Principles. God bless his spirit and God bless and comfort his family during this difficult time.
- Richard & Ann Lutz and family, Savannah, GA
Tillman was the consummate professional. He was a friend for over 30 years. We shall miss his quick laughter and friendship. Our deepest sympathy to his family. He loved each of you so much
- Ron & Pearl Beaupre, Savannah, Ga
My condolences to the family. May you find comfort in the scripture at Revelation 21:4.
- Niecy, www.jw.org,
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
