Ronald E. Tillman, Sr., 73, of West Caln Twp., passed away on Saturday, August 1st at Pembrooke Health and Rehab Center of West Chester. He was the husband of Andree Rappold Tillman, with whom he shared 49 years of marriage.
Born in Coatesville, Ronald was the son of the late Elizabeth F. (Hallick) and J. Donald Tillman, Sr.
Ronald was a 1959 graduate of Scott High School. He served honorably in the US Air Force.
Ronald was a Production Supervisor at the former MillPrint of Downingtown.
He is survived by his two children: Tiffany M. Tillman of West Caln and Ronald E. Tillman Jr., husband of Rebecca of Narvon; three grandchildren, Brayden DiObilda, Lexie and Abby Tillman; and siblings, Donald Tillman, husband of Marsha and Darlene, wife of Al Romanosky of Florida.
The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, August 6th at 11 AM at Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg followed by interment in Fairview Cemetery of Coatesville. The viewing will be held from 10 until 11 AM.
Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
My thoughts and prayers are
My thoughts and prayers are wih you at this time. S
My Condolences
Butch, my second father, will be missed greatly. He was such a blessing to my parents, always helping in every fashion. He was always there for my dad till the very end. I always appreciated him, Ronnie, and Tiff taking me under their wing and showing me the right way to be a person. They are the main reason I am the person I am today. He is in a much better place, with no suffering, able to watch every hockey game with my dad upstairs. I loved him greatly, and will honor him always. For the Tillmans, and the entire family, please know I am here for you guys with anything you may need at any time! Love all of you, love and miss you Butch. Thank you for everything. God rec'd a good one!!!!!!!
Andrea, Ron and Tiff,
Andrea, Ron and Tiff,
Take comfort in knowing that "Butch" is in a happier place free from all pain and suffering. I know he and Lew already are arguing about the Phillies and Eagles. Lou said it all my friends. God Bless and keep Butch close to His heart.
Maggie
Thoughts and prayers
Andrea, Ron and Tiffany,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of grief. He can join Kenny rebel rousing in heaven.
Alta Perry and Rise Perry
Family
My sincerest condolences to the Tillman family. "Willy" and Don, Helen and "Lib" will lift "Butch" to their hearts. Henry and I always rememberd those wonderful days shared at the old swimming holes with our Dads. Farewell "Butch", my boyhood friend. God keep you.
With deepest sympathies
Andree, Tiff, Ronnie,
I can not begin to express by sorrow felt when I received word of Butch's, your dads passing. The time I spent with all of you when I was visiting over on Lafayette has always been held dear in my thoughts, even after 28 years, I'm not so sure Ronnie will remember me so well, he might. But I know Tiff will. I still remember the time spent together. Andree .. remember the deer head that was on the wall for years? I am so sorry to hear of your loss, but I know that Butch is in a much better place. Tiff and Ronnie, I know you dad loved you guys and nothing will ever take that away. Hold onto the memories, you will charish them forever. With Gods Love, Deb
Andree, Tiff and Ronnie
Andree, Tiff and Ronnie
My deepest condolences. I am so sorry to hear of Butch's passing. He is a peace now, it is not easy saying good by even when we know they are no longer in pain or suffering. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you all that this very difficult time. May your wonderful memories sustain you. Peace be with you. Love Lynn
My dad
DAD,
Though we thought we prepared and were somewhat ready for this time. I wasn't. Not even a little. The thought of not seeing you coming down the road to visit us tears me apart. Even the past couple of years at all of the parties i expected and looked for you to come down the road. Not only were you my dad you were my very best friend, the emptiness left will never be filled and actually i don't think i want it to be. You gave me so much love and kindness and did so much more than you needed to but thats who you were. Always gave and never asked, I am going to miss you so much that i cry everytime i think about you and all the good times we should still be having. there was no reason for you to have that horrible disease and it wasn't right for you to suffer and struggle the way you did. It killed me seeing that. I love you dad so many people did and do. I promise you that i will share stories with the girls everyday so their childrens children will know about you. I was so lucky to have you as my father and i try everyday to do things in a way that i know you would be proud of. I will miss you for the rest of my life dad, and i hope you knew how much love respect and admiration i had for you. The girls were so very lucky to have you as their pop-pop. They love you so much and miss you even more. They looked up to you so much and loved when they knew you were coming,Maybe it had something to do with the big bag of Swedish Fish you always brought them. Dad you will be GREATLY missed but never forgotten and for the rest of my days i will keep you and our memories in my heart and share them often. The trips to the mountains to Tennessee and just all the time you spent with us just because. Sitting on the porch watching the storms come in is something i will remember and cherish forever. Thank you dad for being so much more than just my father. I Love You!!!
Donation
In lieu of flowers if you would like to honor my dad,please make a donation in his name to help fight alzheimer's. Please go to alz.org
Thank you,
Ron Jr.
Butch - You were there for
Butch - You were there for Mom and Dad and we are sorry we can't be there for you during this time. Our deepest sympathies and prayers go to your wife, your children, Darlene and Donnie. Your family and friends all know what a wonderful person you were. You will be truly missed. Rest in peace.
Bob and Elaine
Ronald Tillman "my father"
Dad I cant believe you have been taking from us so soon You'll never know the the pain and sorrow your loss has left! You will never understand the impact on my life you have made I was so blessed to have you as my father you were always there for me and nothing was ever to much to ask of you, you were my shoulder to cry on you were Brays protector and a wonderful role model to him!! Thank you so much for being Brays bestfriend he loved you so much im so glad you were there with him from thetime he was born on!!! it is because of you that he will become the man he's going to become!!! You helped me raise him and I see so much of you in him and that makes me so proud! I hope he turns out to be half the man you were! I can never repay you for what you've done for me and you'll never know how much I loved,respected,admired you every minute of my life!! I will never forget you you will be thought of every day of my life! You did your job as a father and me and Ron were blessed with the greatest father that we possibly ever could have had! Your kindness,selflessness and love never went unoticed! You were a great man and an even better father I love you dad!!! And your love for Bray was so strong that even Alzheimers couldnt take that from you for the rest of my life and Brays life we'll always remember the smile and hugs you gave Bray even on your bad days when you remembered nothing you remembered Bray!! That says it all about the amount of love you gave and how big your heart was!!! You will never be forgotten not a minute will go by when we dont think of you!!! Thank you dad you are an Angel until I see you again I love you and pop pop thank you for being so great with Bray he'll never have anyone in his life like you I thank you for everything you did for him!! Love you miss you Thank you Tiff and Brayden!!!