Athens, GA
Guy Franklin Tiller, 68, died May 28, 2012.
A native and lifelong resident of Athens, he was the son of the late Guy Franklin, Sr. and Minnie Lou Anthony Tiller and was preceded in death by a brother, Berry Tiller and mother-in-law, Lucille Wilkes. He was a veteran truck driver of over 40 years with Better Maid Dairies, Coble Dairy Products and retired from Pilgrims Pride in 2004.
Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Viola Tiller; son and daughter in law, Richard and Regina Tiller; brother and sister in law, Marvin and Freda Tiller; grandchildren, Rick "My Friend" Tiller, Jessie (Crystal) Jones, Ann (Cal) Gresham and Mitchell (Beth) Jones; great grandchildren, Connor, Matthew, Myla, Ethan, Zakk and Addison; aunt, Annie Belle Brooks; brother in law and sisters in law, Sam and Darlene Wilkes and Shirley Tiller and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, EAST with Rev. Kevin Tiller officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Russell Tiller, Danny Bales, Frank Childs, Thomas Tiller, Dennis Baker and Jimmy Greene.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
The family would like to thank Drs. Steven Chesser, Phillip Niklinokas and Cynthia Shepherd and their staff, and the Oncology nursing staff at Athens Regional Medical Center for their exceptional care and compassion.
Lord and Stephens, EAST is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
Visitation Details
Wednesday, May 30th, 2012 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Lord and Stephens, EAST
Service Details
Thursday, May 31st, 2012 11:00am, Lord and Stephens, EAST
Interment Details
Evergreen Memorial Park