Rank: Lieutenant Colonel (Ret)
Years of Service: 21
Branch: Infantry
Died: April 11, 2019
Interred: Arlington National Cemetery (Plot: Section 71, Site 272)
Wife: Kathleen (Collet) Tillman, McKinney, Texas
Children: 1 son, Greg Tillman (Wife: Candace)
Grandchildren: 5, Drea, Gwennyth, Anika, Jocelyn and Maren.
Awards: Silver Star w/ Oak Leaf, Bronze Star with Valor w/ Oak Leaf, Purple Heart.
Badges: Combat Infantry Badger (CIB), Parachutist Badge, Ranger Tab, Special Forces.
Schools/Degrees: Attended Florida State University and Graceland University, earned a BS Degree, from Tampa University, Master’s Degree in Personal Relations from Webster University, Master’s Degree in Divinity from Park University.
Post Military: Regional Administrator for Community of Christ (22 years), Life Member of 101st Airborne Division Association, American Veterans Post NY 797, Disabled American Veterans (DAV).