Dougherty-Colquitt County GaArchives Obituaries.....Tillman, Elbert October 17, 2002
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The Albany Herald - Obituaries
Elbert Tillman

ALBANY — Elbert Tillman, 83, of Albany, GA, and Destin, FL, passed away in 
Destin Thursday, October 17, 2002.

Mr. Tillman was born on February 17, 1919, in Colquitt County, GA, to Josh and 
Hattie Tillman. He was a native of Albany from 1952 until 1997, and was the 
owner of Tillman Builders in Albany until his retirement. He was a Navy veteran 
of World War II, serving with Seabees that were attached to the Marines on 
Guadalcanal in the South Pacific.

Mr. Tillman was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Lee Frances Tillman 
and grandson, Conrad McGuire.

Survivors include his five daughters and their husbands, Sylvia and Bill 
Vickers of Destin, FL, Sonya and Larry Gooden of Albany, Sherry and Earl Ward 
of Albany, Carl and Robert Rachals of Destin, FL, Jana and Rad McGuire of 
Mobile, AL; his four granddaughters, Cara Rachals, Micah McGuire, Joanna 
Prater, Jamye and husband John Wars.

Funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday at China Grove Baptist 
Church in Moultrie where Mr. Tillman was a member. The Rev. Ricky Grinner of 
Moultrie and the Rev. Steve Davies of Destin will be officiating with burial to 
follow in the church cemetery.

Viewing will be held at Hall & Hall Funeral Home, 324 S. Mock Road, Albany, GA, 
from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. today.

Hall & Hall 

Funeral Home 

Albany 229/883-3864 



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