John Arthur Tillman

John Arthur Tillman went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 16, 2024 at the age of 91. He was preceded in death by his parents, John M. Tillman and Susie Tillman and his son Terry Shawn Tillman. John is survived by his wife of 69 years Myrion Tillman, a son Scott (Candice) Tillman, 5 grandchildren: DeAnna (George) Russell, Jarrod (Olivia) Sager, Alyssa (Brandon) Fenley, Ashley (Caleb) Chaffins, Joshua (Kaitlin) Tillman, 11 great grandchildren: NaLora, Atticus, Gatsby, Alexis Russell, Sadie Jo and Kellen Sager, Trenton and Westen Fenley, Crimson Chaffins, and Bo and Waylon Tillman. He is survived by 2 sisters: Hazel Taylor, Faye (Don) Timlowski, and a brother: Bobby Tillman, and numerous nieces and nephews. Johnny honorably served in the United States Navy during the Korean War from 1952-1956 aboard the USS Oriskany and the USS Bream. He also served in the Navy Seabees thereafter. Johnny was a Mill Wright at Conner Steel, MidSouth Steel, and Art Iron Works. He gave his life to Christ Jesus, and followed the Lord unto his last breath. He was a member of Mt. Olive Church and Deerfoot Baptist Church where he faithfully served as a deacon till 2019. Johnny loved to travel on road trips with his wife and they visited every state in the US together. He loved listening to his wife sing. He was a successful leader of his family and always showed the love of Christ. His family was one of the most important things in his life and he was a wonderful example to his sons on how to be a husband and father. Johnny enjoyed Alabama football, camping, hiking, and reading spy novels. He was a car and motorcycle enthusiast and could fix anything. He always worked hard and did everything for the glory of God. The one thing that Johnny would want everyone to know is that no matter what you accomplish in life, make sure your most important accomplishment is knowing and accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior because of what Christ accomplished on the cross. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 from 12pm to 1pm at Deerfoot Baptist Church in Trussville, AL. The funeral service will begin in the sanctuary at 1pm with Reverend Ken Kelley officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery with Navy Military Honors.

John Arthur Tillman

August 24, 1932 - August 16, 2024