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Age 86 years. Born to life in Mississippi on March 28, 1939 the son of George Tillman, Sr. and Mattie Wallace. Found peace October 28, 2025 at his Milwaukee residence surrounded by loving family.
George was the beloved husband of Doris Jean Tillman since October of 2003. Dear father of James Michael (Michelle) Tillman, Casandra Holley, the late Beverly Annette Tillman, Dion (Moesha) Smith. Loving brother of the late Otis Tillman, the late Luella Wallace, the late Chris Tillman, the late Charlie Tillman, the late Gertrude (the late Herman) Hailes, Dorothy Rodgers, Betty Mason, Jerry Tillman, the late Vicki Tillman, Shirley Ann (Theodis) Tillman, and Bobby (Mildred) Tillman. Brother-in-law of Diane (Jerry) Horton, Sandra Tramo) Sims, and James Smith. Further survived by Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.
A Memorial Gathering will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 12:00 Noon until the time of the Memorial Services at 1:00 PM. at Jelacic Funeral Home, 5639 West Hampton Avenue, Milwaukee.
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