Robert Tilley
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Robert F. Tilley, 70 of Perkins passed at his residence on Wednesday afternoon, April 21, 2021 surrounded by his family. Robert was a mechanic by trade and had been employed by the late Wilton Grooms and Douglas "Buddy" Sommers, and lastly for Keith Lee Chevrolet, when his health would no longer permit. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to work the land by raising livestock and a large annual garden. He also enjoyed coon hunting, fishing, and camping at Poor Robin Landing, the Appalachian mountains, and Tybee Beach. He leaves fond memories of family outings in the old station wagon. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Shirley Elizabeth Bolton Tilley, a son, Robert Hiram "Sam" Tilley parents, Hiram, Sr. and Willie Mae Mallard Tilley, siblings, Ellen Ackerman, Hiram Tilley, Jr., Victoria Rollins, Clinton Tilley, Katie Smith, Geraldine Lee, and Marvin Tilley.
"Bubba" affectionately referred to by his last remaining sibling and caretaker, Debra Tilley of Perkins, GA is survived by his children, Bobby (Courtney) Tilley of Ellabell, GA, Maude Elizabeth O'Neal, and Jesse James Tilley, both of Millen, GA; grandchildren, Brittany Tilley, Summer Tilley, Lane O'Neal, and Chase O'Neal; great-grandchild, Rylee Tilley; brothers-in-law and sisters in law, Tommy Bolton of Effingham, Annette (Robert) Sheffield, Dianna Lee Bolton, Jeff Bolton, Judy Knighten, and Penny Bolton, all of Sylvania; and a host of nieces, nephews, and honorary nieces and nephews. A private family service will be held. Friends may sign the online register book at www.joineranderson.com Joiner Anderson Funeral Home Screven Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.