John McCormick Tillman, Sr.

Mr. John McCormick Tillman, Sr. of Advance, bravely passed from this life on September 20, 2014 at his home. He was born to William Rush Tillman and Elizabeth Gillis Tillman of Fayetteville, NC on September 1, 1939. He was quite a prayer warrior as he leaned on his faith to carry him through many illnesses and surgeries over his lifetime. That strong faith continued to sustain him one trial after another. He is now free and in his heavenly body. He retired from Nabisco and he was a member of Cornerstone Christian Church. His happiest times were spending time with his grandchildren, family get togethers, and cooking BBQ at family reunions. He will be most remembered for his love of the Lord, kind heart and sense of humor. He is survived by his ""precious"" (as he referred to her) wife, Willene Jowers Tillman and beloved twin brother, James Tillman of the home; one daughter, Sheila Carter (Dean) of Advance and one son, John Tillman, Jr. (Laura) of Bristow, VA. There are also four grandchildren, Paige Carter of New York City, Chris Carter of Elon, NC, Cal Tillman and Joshua Tillman of Bristow, VA. Also surviving are siblings, Rebecca Pritchard (Steve) and Bobby Tillman of Fayetteville, NC. Also surviving is Lamar Tillman (Susan) of King, NC and Dick Tillman of Hampton, VA, whom he thought of as his brothers and special sisters-in-law Eloise Williams (Larry) and Linda Hoppmann (Hardy). ""My life is being given as an offering to God, and the time has come for me to leave this life, I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now a crown is being held for me-a crown for being right with God"" 2 Timothy 4:6-8.
A Celebration of Life service will be conducted by Pastor Kevin Frack at Cornerstone Christian Church at 5:00 PM Saturday, September 27, 2014. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cornerstone Christian Church, Building Fund, 1585 NC HWY 801 N. Mocksville, NC 27028. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com. (Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel)

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