Jack E. Tillman, 86, of Pekin, passed away at 9:20 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, at Timbercreek Rehab Center.
Jack was born June 11, 1928, in Dillon Township, Tazewell County, to John A. and Cora Bell Freshour Tillman. He married Elaine Turbett June 27, 1951. She passed away Dec. 21, 2002.
Also preceding him in death were two sons, Scott and Mark Tillman; seven brothers and one sister.
Surviving are daughter-in-law, five grandchildren, one great-grandchild; one brother,
Jack was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the 11th Airborne Division. He worked at Caterpillar Inc. retiring in 1990.
Jack's passion was parachuting. He was a master rigger and held a professional exhibition rating for his demonstrations. He was a founding member of the Illinois Valley Parachute Club where he parachuted and flew planes. He was also a member of the Liberty Parachute Team, a professional parachute demonstration team with a patriotic flavor. He was a member of Parachutists Over Forty Society and Skydivers Over Sixty.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory in Pekin.
Private graveside services will be Friday at Green Valley Cemetery, with the Rev. Gary Ford officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association – Central Illinois Chapter, 606 W. Glen Ave., Peoria, IL 61614.
Jack was born June 11, 1928, in Dillon Township, Tazewell County, to John A. and Cora Bell Freshour Tillman. He married Elaine Turbett June 27, 1951. She passed away Dec. 21, 2002.
Also preceding him in death were two sons, Scott and Mark Tillman; seven brothers and one sister.
Surviving are daughter-in-law, five grandchildren, one great-grandchild; one brother,
Jack was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the 11th Airborne Division. He worked at Caterpillar Inc. retiring in 1990.
Jack's passion was parachuting. He was a master rigger and held a professional exhibition rating for his demonstrations. He was a founding member of the Illinois Valley Parachute Club where he parachuted and flew planes. He was also a member of the Liberty Parachute Team, a professional parachute demonstration team with a patriotic flavor. He was a member of Parachutists Over Forty Society and Skydivers Over Sixty.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory in Pekin.
Private graveside services will be Friday at Green Valley Cemetery, with the Rev. Gary Ford officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association – Central Illinois Chapter, 606 W. Glen Ave., Peoria, IL 61614.
Jack E. Tillman, 86, of Pekin, passed away at 9:20 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, at Timbercreek Rehab Center.
Jack was born June 11, 1928, in Dillon Township, Tazewell County, to John A. and Cora Bell Freshour Tillman. He married Elaine Turbett June 27, 1951. She passed away Dec. 21, 2002.
Also preceding him in death were two sons, Scott and Mark Tillman; seven brothers and one sister.
Surviving are daughter-in-law, five grandchildren, one great-grandchild; one brother,
Jack was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the 11th Airborne Division. He worked at Caterpillar Inc. retiring in 1990.
Jack's passion was parachuting. He was a master rigger and held a professional exhibition rating for his demonstrations. He was a founding member of the Illinois Valley Parachute Club where he parachuted and flew planes. He was also a member of the Liberty Parachute Team, a professional parachute demonstration team with a patriotic flavor. He was a member of Parachutists Over Forty Society and Skydivers Over Sixty.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory in Pekin.
Private graveside services will be Friday at Green Valley Cemetery, with the Rev. Gary Ford officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association – Central Illinois Chapter, 606 W. Glen Ave., Peoria, IL 61614.
Jack was born June 11, 1928, in Dillon Township, Tazewell County, to John A. and Cora Bell Freshour Tillman. He married Elaine Turbett June 27, 1951. She passed away Dec. 21, 2002.
Also preceding him in death were two sons, Scott and Mark Tillman; seven brothers and one sister.
Surviving are daughter-in-law, five grandchildren, one great-grandchild; one brother,
Jack was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the 11th Airborne Division. He worked at Caterpillar Inc. retiring in 1990.
Jack's passion was parachuting. He was a master rigger and held a professional exhibition rating for his demonstrations. He was a founding member of the Illinois Valley Parachute Club where he parachuted and flew planes. He was also a member of the Liberty Parachute Team, a professional parachute demonstration team with a patriotic flavor. He was a member of Parachutists Over Forty Society and Skydivers Over Sixty.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory in Pekin.
Private graveside services will be Friday at Green Valley Cemetery, with the Rev. Gary Ford officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association – Central Illinois Chapter, 606 W. Glen Ave., Peoria, IL 61614.
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